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GK06 ZKW

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,580 mi
Last recorded76,580 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 ZKW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 76,580 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 73,968 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front anti roll bar bushes starting to perish

both front coil springs corroding

both front inner steering arms corroding

both front shocks corroding

both rear anti roll bar bushes starting to perish

exhaust system corroding

rear anti roll bar corroding

surface corrosion to both front wishbones

surface corrosion to nearside front drive shaft

surface corrosion to rear sub frame

Pass 16 Jul 2019 71,449 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 66,360 miles

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

Rear brake backing plates corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2018 66,360 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2017 63,499 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 63,449 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 May 2016 58,815 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 54,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R tyre wearing low on inner tread. 205/55/r16-91v

Nail in O/S/R tyre. 205/55/r16-91v

Fail 30 Apr 2015 54,940 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R tyre wearing low on inner tread. 205/55/r16-91v

Nail in O/S/R tyre. 205/55/r16-91v

O/S/F tyre wearing low on tread. 205/55/r16-91v

Pass 27 Mar 2014 49,662 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 46,289 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 46,289 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2012 43,067 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 43,067 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 37,284 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 30,708 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 22,993 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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GK06 ZKW is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GK06 ZKW, 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 GK06 ZKW registered?

GK06 ZKW is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 March 2006.

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