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OV56 VJM

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

133,952 mi
Last recorded133,952 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2021 133,952 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 122,958 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 114,562 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 107,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 99,091 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 97,004 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wiper smearing scrren

Offside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape on iner tread

Pass 16 Dec 2015 87,575 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R DROP LINK / N/S HANDBRAKE LITTLE LOW

UNDER COVERS FITTED /

Pass 31 Dec 2014 73,768 miles

N/S/F TYRE 2.4MM / N/S/R TYRE2,2 MM/ UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 59,746 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Nov 2012 50,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2011 40,276 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 31,052 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 17,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VJM is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VJM, 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 VJM registered?

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

Is OV56 VJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 VJM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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