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2006 SEAT ALTEA
General Information
- Registration OV56CZC
- Manufacturer SEAT
- Model ALTEA
- Year 2006
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 28 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 133,215 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- rear suspension arms & links corroded
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 130,311 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear suspension links / arms corroded
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
7 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 130,311 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear suspension links / arms corroded
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
11 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 127,383 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2022 28 Jun 20265 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 127,381 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
22 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 119,180 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front steel brake pipe outer plastic casing bulging
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
8 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 119,023 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- wiperblades smearing screen slightly
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front steel brake pipe outer plastic casing bulging
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
9 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 110,008 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
9 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 110,007 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
31 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 99,356 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2018 28 Jun 202626 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 88,446 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,017 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2016 28 Jun 202618 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 80,926 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
14 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,032 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
19 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,647 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
21 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,037 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
20 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 54,037 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
10 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,431 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 44,431 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 44,418 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) Dangerous
- Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,835 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2011 28 Jun 20268 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 23,007 MI
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OV56CZC was registered on 2006-10-12
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