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OV56 VJJ

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,125 mi
Last recorded89,125 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 VJJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 89,125 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 89,123 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 84,196 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 80,525 miles

Nail in tyre Both rear ()

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 80,520 miles

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

Nail in tyre All 4 ()

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 77,557 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 74,075 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 59,580 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 59,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 47,890 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 44,016 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

plastic guartds fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Nov 2009 25,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

plastic guards fitted to underside of vehicle

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 VJJ is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VJJ, 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

How do I check the history of OV56 VJJ?

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What year was OV56 VJJ registered?

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

Is OV56 VJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 VJJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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