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GJ56 HXA

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,619 mi
Last recorded149,619 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 HXA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 20 Dec 2022 149,619 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 138,732 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 126,353 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 114,694 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 100,330 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))

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

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 18 Dec 2017 85,366 miles

plastic covers fitted

exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 3 Jan 2017 65,503 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under cover fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 58,306 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 50,771 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 43,592 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 36,416 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 29,601 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 23,417 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 17,670 miles

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

nearside front tyre has tear in outer sidewall

offside front tyre down to 2.8mm

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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GJ56 HXA is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GJ56 HXA, 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 GJ56 HXA registered?

GJ56 HXA is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is GJ56 HXA safe to buy?

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