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OV56 VJF

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,315 mi
Last recorded107,315 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 107,315 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 107,315 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 96,018 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 11 Dec 2023 93,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs pitted (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake could do with adjustment

Fail 4 Dec 2023 93,073 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs pitted (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake could do with adjustment

Pass 13 Dec 2022 90,666 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 90,666 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 86,789 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 86,789 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 82,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Dec 2020 82,134 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Nov 2019 78,951 miles

front and rear tyre treads getting low

Fail 21 Nov 2019 78,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front and rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 12 Dec 2018 73,414 miles

offside rear tyre tread low

Pass 2 Dec 2017 66,838 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 66,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads low

slight ex blows around rear silencer

Pass 5 Dec 2016 59,147 miles

child seat

Fail 5 Dec 2016 59,147 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat

Pass 13 Nov 2015 51,301 miles

child seat

Pass 11 Dec 2014 44,547 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 26 Nov 2013 38,632 miles

Advise wipers

Pass 13 Dec 2012 32,930 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 32,360 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 25,834 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 19,417 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 12,276 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 VJF is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VJF, 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 VJF registered?

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

Is OV56 VJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 VJF shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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