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OV56 VKU

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

113,927 mi
Last recorded113,927 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 VKU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 113,927 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2017 98,981 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2017 98,981 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 81,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid box split (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On minimum, inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On minimum, inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 68,448 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 63,632 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2013 50,155 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 40,853 miles

rear discs groved

Pass 20 Apr 2011 31,824 miles

rear seatbelts not fully checked due tochilds seats being fitted to both outer rear seats

Pass 28 Apr 2010 24,260 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 VKU is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VKU, 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 VKU registered?

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

Is OV56 VKU safe to buy?

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