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OV56 VHH

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,784 mi
Last recorded116,784 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 116,784 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 113,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front body damage

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 May 2018 112,969 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front body damage

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 105,864 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 May 2016 98,073 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 91,740 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 82,972 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 74,886 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 68,549 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 58,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light on

Pass 15 Oct 2010 44,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Fail 13 Oct 2010 44,031 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Pass 20 Oct 2009 29,311 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 29,311 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VHH is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue 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 OV56 VHH, 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 VHH registered?

OV56 VHH is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 October 2006.

Is OV56 VHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 VHH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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