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GP55 WRF

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,880 mi
Last recorded97,880 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 WRF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 97,880 miles

brakes getting low

centre section slight blow

front number plate cracked

nsr tyre low

Fail 18 Aug 2016 97,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brakes getting low

centre section slight blow

front number plate cracked

nsr tyre low

Pass 18 Feb 2015 89,337 miles

front reg plate damaged

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre perrished and worn on edges

warning light on dash

wear to front brake discs

Fail 17 Feb 2015 89,337 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front reg plate damaged

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre perrished and worn on edges

warning light on dash

wear to front brake discs

Pass 18 Feb 2014 83,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate damaged

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 17 Feb 2014 83,905 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

eml light on

front numberplate damaged

tyre pressure light on

Pass 19 Feb 2013 77,934 miles

air bag light is on

chips in screen

engine management light is on

exhaust back box baffles broken down and noisy

front number plate cracked

o/s/f door damaged

tyre pressure monitoring light is on

various dents and scraches

Fail 19 Feb 2013 77,933 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light is on

chips in screen

engine management light is on

exhaust back box baffles broken down and noisy

front number plate cracked

front pads getting low

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and close to limit

o/s/f door damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on edges and getting low

rear pads getting low

tyre pressure monitoring light is on

various dents and scraches

Pass 20 Mar 2012 65,003 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 52,009 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 26 Jan 2011 52,099 miles

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

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 28 Jan 2010 35,388 miles

E.M.L on

Pass 27 Jan 2009 24,070 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)

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 WRF is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WRF, 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

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What year was GP55 WRF registered?

GP55 WRF is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 January 2006.

Is GP55 WRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP55 WRF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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