CarVerify

Free Car Check

GL06 TZS

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

171,121 mi
Last recorded171,121 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 TZS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 171,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 171,121 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 160,854 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 151,021 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 151,021 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 141,086 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 141,301 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 130,871 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Jul 2015 130,871 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2014 118,110 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 118,110 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 101,825 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 89,464 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 75,260 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil level on min

Pass 8 Jun 2010 56,496 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 42,811 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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
Full Seat Altea reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GL06 TZS is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 GL06 TZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GL06 TZS?

You can check the full history of GL06 TZS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GL06 TZS registered?

GL06 TZS is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 July 2006.

Is GL06 TZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL06 TZS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GL06 TZS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GL06 TZS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.