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BV56 LGK

2006 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,641 mi
Last recorded69,641 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 LGK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 69,641 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 64,439 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 58,948 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 58,819 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 58,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2022 58,730 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 58,398 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 58,025 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 57,307 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 56,425 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 55,299 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 55,199 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 52,080 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 12 Sep 2014 47,045 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 40,999 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 40,999 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 36,704 miles

engine management light on

Fail 20 Sep 2012 36,704 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light on

Pass 20 Sep 2011 32,505 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 28,966 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 25,204 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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BV56 LGK is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BV56 LGK, 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 BV56 LGK registered?

BV56 LGK is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is BV56 LGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV56 LGK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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