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GW55 JCX

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,327 mi
Last recorded117,327 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 JCX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 117,327 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 113,152 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 106,162 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 106,162 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2017 97,298 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 21 Oct 2015 89,798 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 78,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both side front tyres worn badly from inner edges

Fail 27 Aug 2014 78,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both side front tyres worn badly from inner edges

Fail 24 Jul 2013 70,425 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 70,425 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 57,074 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 37,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 48,817 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 45,167 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 36,025 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 27,713 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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GW55 JCX is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GW55 JCX, 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 GW55 JCX registered?

GW55 JCX is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 February 2006.

Is GW55 JCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GW55 JCX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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