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GK56 VFC

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

260,160 mi
Last recorded260,160 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 VFC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 260,160 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 255,030 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 240,173 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 224,799 miles

Nearside Front coil spring not seated correctly in lower cup

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 224,799 miles

Nearside Front coil spring not seated correctly in lower cup

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 209,880 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 209,880 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 199,832 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 199,832 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 184,006 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 166,722 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 148,216 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 148,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 130,528 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 130,528 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 121,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 110,413 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 100,264 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front tyre treads worn low on inner edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 100,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyre treads worn low on inner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2012 92,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 92,579 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 77,156 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 77,156 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 27 Aug 2010 64,804 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 51,372 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VFC is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GK56 VFC, 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 VFC registered?

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

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