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GD06 JFJ

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,794 mi
Last recorded96,794 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD06 JFJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 96,794 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front corrosion to drivers wing

Offside 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))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 94,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front light corrosion to wing

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 94,559 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced nearside and offside rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 85,781 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 78,973 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 77,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 76,363 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 76,363 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 74,932 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 73,418 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 73,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2017 71,125 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 69,482 miles

Nearside Front tyre outter sidewall cracking

Offside Front tyre tread balding very inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2016 69,482 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre outter sidewall cracking

Offside Front tyre tread balding very inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2015 65,924 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 65,924 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 63,015 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2013 60,927 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 57,365 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 52,788 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 48,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2009 40,935 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GD06 JFJ is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GD06 JFJ, 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 GD06 JFJ registered?

GD06 JFJ is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 August 2006.

Is GD06 JFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD06 JFJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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