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OV56 VJL

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,353 mi
Last recorded88,353 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 88,353 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 84,319 miles

Coolant level below minimum mark

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 May 2024 80,252 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 73,546 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 69,589 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 65,885 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 63,367 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 59,633 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 55,814 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 52,413 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 48,900 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 44,890 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 44,890 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 41,572 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 41,572 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 37,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills trim covers fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2013 37,310 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills trim covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2012 33,134 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 28,488 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 28,488 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 22,448 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 VJL is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VJL, 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 VJL registered?

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

Is OV56 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 VJL shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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