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GJ06 ZGX

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,055 mi
Last recorded161,055 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 ZGX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 161,055 miles

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

cv boots nearside and offside front outer are both leaking a little grease by...

Fail 13 Jul 2026 161,054 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate heavily corroded

Offside Rear brake back plate heavily corroded

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

cv boots nearside and offside front outer are both leaking a little grease by...

Pass 18 Jul 2025 157,297 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking a little grease by,,,, (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking a little grease by,,,, (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both n/s and o/s front brake disc back plates are corroded.

parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Fail 18 Jul 2025 157,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking a little grease by,,,, (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking a little grease by,,,, (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both n/s and o/s front brake disc back plates are corroded.

parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Pass 15 Jul 2024 154,218 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (rear mountings) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front brake disc back plates corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2023 150,873 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 150,873 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear box also blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 145,605 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear wheel binding

Pass 19 Jul 2021 140,537 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 137,369 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 137,367 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 132,836 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 128,541 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 124,536 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 113,256 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 105,926 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 95,950 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 95,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 81,618 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 67,177 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 55,918 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 44,141 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 44,138 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)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 28,804 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZGX is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZGX, 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 ZGX registered?

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

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