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VU56 BKV

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,285 mi
Last recorded154,285 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 BKV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 154,285 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 145,766 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 145,766 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 133,163 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 133,163 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

TPS light on indicating a fault.

Pass 24 Oct 2016 117,869 miles

both rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Nov 2015 111,866 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 107,407 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 98,248 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 98,248 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 67,613 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)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 47,050 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 39,530 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 32,466 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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VU56 BKV is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VU56 BKV, 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 VU56 BKV registered?

VU56 BKV is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 November 2006.

Is VU56 BKV safe to buy?

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