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OV56 VLB

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,651 mi
Last recorded78,651 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2025 78,651 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 75,880 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 72,956 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 71,324 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 69,761 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 68,506 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 66,271 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 65,993 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 63,822 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 59,617 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 55,232 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 50,059 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 44,799 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 39,442 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 32,614 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 27,908 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 20,997 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 VLB is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VLB, 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

How do I check the history of OV56 VLB?

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What year was OV56 VLB registered?

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

Is OV56 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 VLB shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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