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CP56 GXC

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

124,620 mi
Last recorded124,620 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 GXC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 124,620 miles

Front Torsion bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 124,615 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Front Torsion bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 123,634 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil early attention (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge early attention (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated early attention (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 119,103 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear NS to OS brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 119,101 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear NS to OS brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 114,249 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 114,239 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake cable damaged Snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 111,582 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

OSF Outer CV Gaiter slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 107,476 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 107,473 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen badly directed (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel binding

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 105,011 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 104,989 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 100,173 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 100,172 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 92,926 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 87,047 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 87,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 79,838 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 72,422 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 65,570 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 65,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 59,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2012 52,601 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 43,375 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 35,242 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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CP56 GXC is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CP56 GXC, 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 CP56 GXC registered?

CP56 GXC is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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