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OV56 VHT

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,806 mi
Last recorded144,806 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 144,806 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 144,806 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2019 139,331 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

tested in wet condition

Pass 4 Dec 2018 133,214 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 133,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 120,709 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 108,711 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)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 108,626 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 20 Oct 2015 92,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box blowing slightly (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 92,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box blowing slightly (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 78,538 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 65,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Oct 2012 54,411 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 44,515 miles

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

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 30 Sep 2010 35,038 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2009 23,636 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 VHT 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 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 VHT, 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 VHT registered?

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

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