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OY56 OPE

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,823 mi
Last recorded136,823 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 136,823 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 136,823 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 127,556 miles

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

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

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 25 Jul 2019 121,384 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 121,384 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 112,079 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 102,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre age cracks in tread

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 102,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre age cracks in tread

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 94,264 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2016 94,264 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2015 87,420 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 81,460 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 73,165 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 60,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM LIGHT DISPLAYED ON DASH THIS WILL HAVE TO WORK FOR NEXT M O T TEST

slight movement in nearside front bottom joint

Pass 30 Jul 2012 60,888 miles

TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM LIGHT DISPLAYED ON DASH THIS WILL HAVE TO WORK FOR NEXT M O T TEST

slight movement in nearside front bottom joint

Pass 23 Jan 2012 54,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2012 54,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 35,702 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 35,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 26,569 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OPE is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OPE, 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 OPE registered?

OY56 OPE is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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