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BV56 LHP

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,299 mi
Last recorded108,299 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 LHP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 108,299 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 108,290 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 101,758 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 101,756 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 91,558 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 83,567 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 74,217 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 74,217 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 65,578 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 54,152 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 43,889 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 35,776 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 26,402 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 20,082 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 LHP is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LHP, 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 LHP registered?

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

Is BV56 LHP safe to buy?

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