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GU06 ENK

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

168,949 mi
Last recorded168,949 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU06 ENK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 168,949 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 158,825 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 158,825 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 134,123 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 134,123 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 122,332 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 112,011 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 105,817 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 101,461 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 94,717 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 86,231 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 76,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 66,387 miles

front brake discs worn

lower engine cover insecure

Pass 25 May 2012 54,257 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 42,170 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 33,584 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 24,703 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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GU06 ENK is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 GU06 ENK, 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 GU06 ENK registered?

GU06 ENK is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is GU06 ENK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU06 ENK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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