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GF56 EBC

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,982 mi
Last recorded148,982 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 EBC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 148,982 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 140,289 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 133,543 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 133,543 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 128,658 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 121,278 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 107,221 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 97,723 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 87,209 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 87,209 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 78,522 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 71,079 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 71,079 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 64,070 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 51,541 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 30,152 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 23,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 23,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GF56 EBC is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GF56 EBC, 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 GF56 EBC registered?

GF56 EBC is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 November 2006.

Is GF56 EBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF56 EBC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF56 EBC have outstanding finance?

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