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GK56 NLP

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

110,990 mi
Last recorded110,990 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 NLP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 110,990 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 102,156 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 92,894 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 83,653 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 83,653 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 74,050 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 64,199 miles

offside rear tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

rear bumper slight damage

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 22 Mar 2011 54,750 miles

air bag light stays on

front and rear bumpers slight damage

front brake discs starting to rust

nearside rear antiroll bar link rod slight movement

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 28 Sep 2009 39,549 miles

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm and inner edge worn low

rear antiroll bar link rods slight movement

small stone chips in front windscreen

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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GK56 NLP is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GK56 NLP, 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 GK56 NLP registered?

GK56 NLP is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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