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GJ06 EKF

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

113,991 mi
Last recorded113,991 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 EKF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 113,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 111,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 108,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 104,411 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 100,633 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 97,942 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 91,528 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 80,688 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 70,640 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 70,640 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 66,467 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 61,190 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres sidewalls starting to perrish

Pass 12 Aug 2014 55,396 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 50,447 miles

offside and nearside front tyres starting to perrish on outer walls

Pass 20 Feb 2012 42,685 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 35,904 miles

n/s o/s wiper worn

Pass 17 Feb 2010 28,271 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 21,372 miles

O/S/R FUEL TANK BREATHER HOSE RUBBING ON BRAKE PIPE (repiared)

O/S/R TYRE STARTING TO CRACK & OUTTER SIDEWALL WORN

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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GJ06 EKF is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 GJ06 EKF, 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 GJ06 EKF registered?

GJ06 EKF is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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The MOT history for GJ06 EKF shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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