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GP55 KCN

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,906 mi
Last recorded112,906 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 KCN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 112,906 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 107,648 miles

(ALL) 4 coil springs corroded

Front (BOTH) tyres wearing and cracking 205/55/16

Front brake discs starting to corrode inner sides

Rear (BOTH) tyres wearing and cracking 205/55/16

exhaust mounts corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2019 107,648 miles

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

(ALL) 4 coil springs corroded

Front (BOTH) tyres wearing and cracking 205/55/16

Front brake discs starting to corrode inner sides

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

Rear (BOTH) tyres wearing and cracking 205/55/16

exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2018 103,547 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 103,547 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 98,693 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 98,693 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 92,940 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 87,781 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 87,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 80,656 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 69,522 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 69,522 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 61,353 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 61,353 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 49,764 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 32,300 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 26,974 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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GP55 KCN is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GP55 KCN, 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 GP55 KCN registered?

GP55 KCN is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is GP55 KCN safe to buy?

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