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OV56 VBM

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,532 mi
Last recorded79,532 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 VBM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 79,532 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2021 75,974 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 75,974 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 72,743 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 72,741 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 67,715 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 67,714 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 60,485 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2018 60,435 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2017 54,056 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2017 54,056 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 48,985 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 44,428 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 44,024 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

near side raer tyre cracked but not showing cords

Pass 20 Jun 2014 38,552 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 38,547 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 33,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jun 2013 33,460 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2012 28,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2011 22,853 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 17,589 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 16,347 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 VBM is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VBM, 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 VBM registered?

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

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