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GJ06 JVK

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,819 mi
Last recorded130,819 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 JVK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 130,819 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front outer wing corroded

Offside Rear Inner inner brake pad sqeal shim incorrectly fitted to pad

Fail 9 Dec 2023 130,807 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible not halogen (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible not halogen (4.1.4 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front outer wing corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner inner brake pad sqeal shim incorrectly fitted to pad

engine oil level overfilled

Pass 14 Dec 2021 129,570 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 offside and nearside rear tyres bald on inner edges will soon expose cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 129,567 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 offside and nearside rear tyres bald on inner edges will soon expose cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 127,725 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 124,031 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 116,932 miles

both front tyres worn on both edges @ close to limit

Fail 10 Jul 2018 116,932 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on both edges @ close to limit

Pass 5 Jul 2017 113,644 miles

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on edges

Pass 20 Jun 2016 104,541 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 93,068 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 81,458 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 81,456 miles

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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges advise alignment check.Both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

offside rear backing plate excessivly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 70,447 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 60,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake back plates excessively corroded but secure

Fail 22 Jun 2012 60,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2011 50,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 27 Mar 2010 33,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil and coolant levels low

front windscreen wiper blades leaving water marks

Pass 18 Mar 2009 17,549 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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GJ06 JVK is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 JVK, 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 JVK registered?

GJ06 JVK is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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