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OV56 VBG

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,531 mi
Last recorded117,531 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 VBG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 117,531 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 117,531 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 110,822 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer small hole and corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on outer edge ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 103,300 miles

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Oct 2014 97,177 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 85,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Oct 2012 76,543 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 69,965 miles

nearside/offside rear tyres perishing.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 53,694 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 53,694 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 24 Oct 2009 38,599 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2009 38,599 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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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OV56 VBG is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV56 VBG, 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 OV56 VBG registered?

OV56 VBG is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is OV56 VBG safe to buy?

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