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GY06 XGD

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

175,865 mi
Last recorded175,865 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 XGD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 175,865 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 166,960 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Nov 2022 158,234 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 149,808 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 138,281 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 138,281 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 126,973 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside sun visor missing

Fail 18 Nov 2019 126,917 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside sun visor missing

Pass 22 Oct 2018 122,275 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge and tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside sun visor missing

Fail 22 Oct 2018 122,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge and tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge and tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside sun visor missing

Pass 25 Sep 2017 115,387 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 104,732 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 96,461 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 92,964 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 92,964 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 87,745 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 87,745 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 83,580 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 79,254 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 75,184 miles

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

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

Windscreen washers poor

Fail 25 Mar 2011 75,184 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washers poor

Fail 17 Mar 2010 60,356 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Front pads wearing low

Horn sounds weak for model

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 60,356 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Front pads wearing low

Horn sounds weak for model

Pass 23 Mar 2009 44,993 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside washer jet not working sufficiently enough

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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GY06 XGD is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GY06 XGD, 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 GY06 XGD registered?

GY06 XGD is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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