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OV56VJD
2006 SEAT ALTEA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1595cc
General Information
- Registration OV56VJD
- Manufacturer SEAT
- Model ALTEA
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
17
Passes
9
Failures
65.38%
Pass Rate
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86 Total Defects Recorded
15 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 113,358 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Front and rear suspension covered with under seal
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
12 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 113,468 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
7 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 113,348 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front and rear suspension components corroded
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
25 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 109,931 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front suspension components corroded
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
23 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 109,931 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front suspension components corroded
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
23 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 104,839 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
8 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 100,992 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
8 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 100,990 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
11 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 95,069 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 95,067 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
6 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 90,792 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 83,556 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 83,554 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 77,432 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
21 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 69,306 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 64,575 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2017 26 Jun 202622 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 64,571 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
22 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 59,432 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 59,432 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,877 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2015 26 Jun 202619 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 38,098 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2014 26 Jun 202620 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,383 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2013 26 Jun 202619 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 29,383 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
2 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,209 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 13,099 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2011 26 Jun 20266 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 10,243 MI
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OV56VJD was registered on 2006-10-26
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