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GJ56 LUA

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,388 mi
Last recorded138,388 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 LUA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 138,388 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 128,004 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 112,570 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 112,568 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 93,853 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 93,850 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 77,827 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread laminate peeling (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 68,531 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 57,520 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 47,142 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 37,740 miles

advise rear tyres uneven

engine management light on

Pass 31 Aug 2010 28,403 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 19,749 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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GJ56 LUA is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LUA, 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 LUA registered?

GJ56 LUA is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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