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GU06 HLP

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,585 mi
Last recorded112,585 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU06 HLP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 112,585 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 112,585 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 106,643 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 106,643 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 102,009 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Feb 2017 102,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 97,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

lower covers and engine covers fitted

n/s/f brake back plate corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 93,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f backplate corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2014 89,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Mar 2013 82,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 78,255 miles

n/s/f tyre has screw in tred area

o/s/f inner wheel rim slightly distorted

Pass 4 Mar 2011 64,295 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 64,295 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 50,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2009 36,413 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 4 Mar 2009 36,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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GU06 HLP is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GU06 HLP, 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 GU06 HLP registered?

GU06 HLP is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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