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GP06 GEK

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,744 mi
Last recorded138,744 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP06 GEK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 1 Feb 2023 138,744 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 129,789 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 123,038 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 115,865 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 106,014 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 93,774 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 86,245 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 77,265 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 69,586 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 61,854 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 55,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front pads very low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2011 45,434 miles

front brake pads @ 4mm

osr tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2010 36,477 miles

offside front tyre tread wearing low on edge

Pass 3 Sep 2009 25,765 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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GP06 GEK is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GP06 GEK, 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 GP06 GEK?

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What year was GP06 GEK registered?

GP06 GEK is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 August 2006.

Is GP06 GEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP06 GEK shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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