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SB56 OYX

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,065 mi
Last recorded124,065 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 OYX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 124,065 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 123,618 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 96,711 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 90,482 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 90,447 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 77,342 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 67,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 67,817 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 64,487 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 64,487 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 61,651 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 57,639 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 49,383 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all brake discs corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 37,838 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 37,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 27,793 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked

small cut at offside front tyre sidewall

Fail 15 Dec 2009 27,793 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked

small cut at offside front tyre sidewall

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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SB56 OYX is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SB56 OYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SB56 OYX registered?

SB56 OYX is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is SB56 OYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB56 OYX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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