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OY56 EJG

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

137,507 mi
Last recorded137,507 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 EJG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 137,507 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 137,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 115,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 105,188 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 105,186 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front brake pads look very low

mil light on

Pass 24 Jun 2021 100,369 miles

mil light on

slight oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2021 100,368 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

mil light on

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2020 97,351 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 97,350 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 91,624 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 91,622 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 84,391 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

enging management light on

Fail 29 Mar 2018 84,390 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre splitting 205/55/16

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

enging management light on

Pass 27 Mar 2017 78,122 miles

both rear tyres in poor condition 205/55/16

engine management light on

Fail 27 Mar 2017 78,121 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres in poor condition 205/55/16

engine management light on

Pass 30 Mar 2016 71,408 miles

engine management light on

Fail 30 Mar 2016 71,408 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

Pass 24 Mar 2015 64,548 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge 205/55/16

Pass 28 Mar 2014 58,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Mar 2014 58,632 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 51,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Apr 2013 51,098 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2012 45,840 miles

air bag light on

Fail 30 Mar 2012 45,840 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

air bag light on

Pass 30 Mar 2011 39,715 miles

both front tyres wearing thin 205/55/16

recommend alignment check/adjustment due to tyre wear

Pass 24 Aug 2009 30,472 miles

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 EJG is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 EJG, 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 EJG registered?

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

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