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OV56 VBJ

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,353 mi
Last recorded88,353 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 88,353 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 82,040 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 74,163 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall perished

Pass 4 Mar 2017 67,001 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear body damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2016 59,796 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 53,278 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 53,278 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 45,934 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 38,365 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 33,057 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 26,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

O/S/R len taped up

Pass 27 Mar 2010 20,311 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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OV56 VBJ 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 91.7%.

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 OV56 VBJ, 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 VBJ registered?

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

Is OV56 VBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 VBJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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