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OV56 VVP

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,618 mi
Last recorded144,618 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 144,618 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear chassis rails / inner sills / floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake and suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2020 144,618 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear chassis rails / inner sills / floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake and suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2019 138,688 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 138,613 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 130,644 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 130,641 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak mid box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 125,620 miles

Pin holes in rear exhaust

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 24 Oct 2017 125,620 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding handbrake (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pin holes in rear exhaust

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2016 119,972 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 110,947 miles

Nearside & Offside rear tyres have slight wear to inner edges

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 100,340 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 86,991 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 86,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 83,878 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 83,877 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 65,602 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 46,588 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 27,328 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 25,097 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 25,096 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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 VVP is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VVP, 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 VVP registered?

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

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