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GW55 GGF

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

166,575 mi
Last recorded166,575 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 GGF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 166,575 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 166,548 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 155,616 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 155,574 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust held up by cable tie

Pass 2 Dec 2015 136,351 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Nov 2015 136,245 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2014 122,529 miles

rear exhaust mount poor

Fail 19 Dec 2014 122,529 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear exhaust mount poor

Pass 9 Dec 2013 105,942 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 86,044 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 71,655 miles

cant see any of the inner brake pads

under body and engine covers are fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2011 71,655 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

cant see any of the inner brake pads

oil level is a bit low

under body and engine covers are fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2010 55,696 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 42,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear 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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GW55 GGF is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GGF, 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 GGF registered?

GW55 GGF is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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