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GW55 FGZ

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,092 mi
Last recorded124,092 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 FGZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 124,092 miles

both outer c/v boots are badly perished

c/o is slow to drop

exhaust is very rusty

Fail 16 Feb 2018 124,046 miles

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

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

coil spring broken broken at bottom and barely on lower cup may come of at any time ! (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both outer c/v boots are badly perished

c/o is slow to drop

exhaust is very rusty

r/o/s brake is binding slightly

r/o/s calliper leaver is seized fully forward

Pass 4 Feb 2017 121,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 116,685 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 112,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2015 112,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2014 105,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 105,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 98,180 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 89,743 miles

cracks in front windscreen

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 16 Feb 2012 89,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

cracks in front windscreen

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 23 Feb 2011 82,765 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 70,969 miles

front and rear registration plates deteriorating

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 25 Feb 2009 55,383 miles

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

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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GW55 FGZ is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GW55 FGZ, 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 GW55 FGZ registered?

GW55 FGZ is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 January 2006.

Is GW55 FGZ safe to buy?

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