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GL06 OCC

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

164,038 mi
Last recorded164,038 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 OCC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 164,038 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 163,854 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2020 149,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine on bulkhead side. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

advise nearside rear brake slower to increase effort.

advise parking brake efficiency meets minimum requiremenrs.

Fail 16 Nov 2020 149,163 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure top mounting broken. (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine on bulkhead side. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

advise nearside rear brake slower to increase effort.

advise parking brake efficiency meets minimum requiremenrs.

Pass 15 Nov 2019 131,681 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged webbing cut/frayed. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit ,bald on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged webbing cut and frayed. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and bald on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 131,633 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative warning lamp displayed. (7.1.5 (c))

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 has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded before joint into rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both dipped beams. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror housing. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged webbing cut/frayed. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit ,bald on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged webbing cut and frayed. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and bald on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 112,425 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 107,309 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 107,309 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 101,599 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 89,955 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 75,898 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 61,614 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 46,615 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 32,996 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 18,461 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 18,448 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 18,435 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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GL06 OCC 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 77.8%.

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 GL06 OCC, 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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GL06 OCC is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 August 2006.

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