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OV56 VJK

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,079 mi
Last recorded110,079 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 VJK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 110,079 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 93,103 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 5 Nov 2014 82,232 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 82,232 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2013 74,857 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 61,902 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 49,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 49,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 37,417 miles

unable to test n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2009 22,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 22,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VJK is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VJK, 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 VJK registered?

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

Is OV56 VJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 VJK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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