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OV56 VLO

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

89,143 mi
Last recorded89,143 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 VLO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2022 89,143 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 88,596 miles

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

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

new exhaust fitted from catalyst back but front flexy pipes x 2 are badly deteriorated and slightly blowing

Fail 14 Sep 2020 88,596 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 86,409 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 66,409 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 85,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 77,743 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2016 69,682 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 62,536 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 55,509 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 49,009 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 43,317 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 36,812 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 30,026 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 19,622 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 VLO is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VLO, 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 VLO registered?

OV56 VLO is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is OV56 VLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 VLO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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