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BD56 JLO

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

67,044 mi
Last recorded67,044 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 JLO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 67,044 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 64,946 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 62,472 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 59,082 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 56,319 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 56,312 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 55,278 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 53,759 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 50,711 miles

Offside drive shaft corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2017 47,379 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 43,572 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 39,419 miles

Nearside Rear hub cap missing

Pass 18 Nov 2014 36,051 miles

Outer casing of nearside front seat belt stalk missing.

Pass 21 Nov 2013 32,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 28,334 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 23,657 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 17,430 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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BD56 JLO is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BD56 JLO, 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

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What year was BD56 JLO registered?

BD56 JLO is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is BD56 JLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD56 JLO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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