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OV56 VKO

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,890 mi
Last recorded118,890 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 VKO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2022 118,890 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Also has a small damage (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 111,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 106,528 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 97,322 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 85,733 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 85,733 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 77,994 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2016 70,765 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 65,088 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 57,204 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 55,134 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 44,201 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

air bag warning light on

tyre warning light on

Pass 25 Jan 2012 44,201 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

air bag warning light on

tyre warning light on

Pass 17 Jan 2011 29,676 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 13,693 miles

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

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

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 VKO is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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