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OY56 EJN

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,211 mi
Last recorded103,211 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 EJN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 103,211 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer clear lens missing (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and offside rear worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2022 90,177 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under trays (5.2.3 (e))

suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2021 83,214 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 82,558 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2019 81,412 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 79,197 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

under trays & sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2018 79,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2017 74,043 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside and nearside front Tyres wearing slightly on inner treads.

Under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 2 Nov 2016 69,774 miles

top & under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 64,373 miles

Undertrays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Fail 29 Oct 2015 64,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Undertrays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 5 Nov 2014 58,718 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 51,650 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 46,797 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 46,797 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 40,790 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 29,747 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2009 28,196 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 EJN is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJN, 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 EJN registered?

OY56 EJN is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is OY56 EJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY56 EJN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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