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OY56 DMX

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,083 mi
Last recorded124,083 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 DMX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 124,083 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 124,083 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 116,657 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box starting to deteriorate,corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2014 116,656 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box starting to deteriorate,corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r brake back cover plates corroded / deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2013 106,867 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake back plates corroded

reverse lamp inop, bulb holder faulty, non component advisory

Pass 20 Nov 2012 94,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 94,577 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 88,362 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 82,900 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 70,108 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 50,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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OY56 DMX is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2006 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 78,898 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY56 DMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OY56 DMX registered?

OY56 DMX is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is OY56 DMX safe to buy?

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