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GF06 SKE

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,059 mi
Last recorded133,059 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 SKE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 133,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 127,232 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside seat belt stalk cover missing

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

covers fitted, obscuring some components

engine damp with oil

Fail 16 May 2018 127,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure Hub securing bolt missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Wheel bolt(s) missing Front and rear (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2017 117,393 miles

Central Rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Front headlamp beam convertors fitted

Nearside Front wiper smearing slightly

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

Nearside Rear stop lamp is inoperative

engine management lamp on

oily residue on engine

traction control lamp on

Pass 18 Sep 2015 112,403 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 112,403 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2014 104,905 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2014 104,905 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 82,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 82,349 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 64,771 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 64,771 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 50,385 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 40,241 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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GF06 SKE is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 GF06 SKE, 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 GF06 SKE registered?

GF06 SKE is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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