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GL55 WBJ

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,033 mi
Last recorded139,033 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 WBJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 139,033 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 139,033 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 134,547 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 119,907 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 107,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2014 107,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2013 93,999 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2012 75,494 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 75,494 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 53,346 miles

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

wipers deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2010 40,368 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 32,804 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 32,804 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 WBJ is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WBJ, 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 GL55 WBJ registered?

GL55 WBJ is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 February 2006.

Is GL55 WBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL55 WBJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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