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OV56 VHM

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

100,814 mi
Last recorded100,814 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 100,814 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 100,796 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (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 8 Mar 2023 93,589 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 88,431 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 78,164 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 67,188 miles

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 7 Feb 2019 61,030 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 55,156 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 49,881 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 28 Jan 2016 44,402 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 38,204 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 31 Jan 2014 32,489 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 25,885 miles

slight wear nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 26 Oct 2011 20,297 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 14,952 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 7,939 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 VHM is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VHM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV56 VHM registered?

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

Is OV56 VHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 VHM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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