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GL55 MVK

2006 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,539 mi
Last recorded83,539 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 MVK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 83,539 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 80,076 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 80,076 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 76,054 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 76,054 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 69,327 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 65,040 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 65,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 61,064 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 56,382 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 51,414 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 47,304 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 47,275 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 43,231 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 1 Aug 2012 43,229 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Jul 2011 38,137 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 32,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2009 25,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front 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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GL55 MVK is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GL55 MVK, 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 GL55 MVK?

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What year was GL55 MVK registered?

GL55 MVK is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is GL55 MVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL55 MVK shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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