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OY56 LXS

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

62,082 mi
Last recorded62,082 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 LXS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 62,082 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

rear exhaust deteriorated and corroded.

Pass 8 Feb 2023 61,533 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Guards fitted to underside of vehicle.

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 61,264 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Nov 2020 61,149 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear upper and lower. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded.

n/s/f cv boot outer deteriorated.

Fail 4 Nov 2020 61,149 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear upper and lower. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded.

n/s/f cv boot outer deteriorated.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 59,829 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 58,676 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded.

Pass 27 Jun 2017 57,834 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 57,834 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 56,433 miles

Exhaust back box system slightly deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 53,825 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 51,421 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 47,210 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 40,069 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 32,509 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 23,771 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 14,739 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 LXS is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LXS, 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 LXS registered?

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

Is OY56 LXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY56 LXS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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