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GV56 USU

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,011 mi
Last recorded85,011 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 USU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 85,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns/os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 82,716 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 82,676 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 79,099 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 79,099 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 76,091 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 73,814 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 73,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 69,912 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 69,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diesel particulate filter warning light indicates a fault

engine management light indicates a fault

glow plug warning light flashing

n/s rear no plate light lens missing

Pass 26 Mar 2014 69,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diesel particulate filter warning light indicates a fault

engine management light indicates a fault

glow plug warning light flashing

n/s rear no plate light lens missing

Pass 19 Mar 2013 63,867 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 53,181 miles

n/s/r tyre mis-shaped on inner edge + on limit

outer sills + floor pans covered

Fail 1 Nov 2011 53,151 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre mis-shaped on inner edge + on limit

outer sills + floor pans covered

Pass 17 Nov 2010 45,161 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 38,077 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 38,077 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GV56 USU is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GV56 USU, 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 GV56 USU registered?

GV56 USU is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 November 2006.

Is GV56 USU safe to buy?

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