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GY06 XGM

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

194,690 mi
Last recorded194,690 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 194,690 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 185,480 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 170,630 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 170,630 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 160,003 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Oct 2021 151,007 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 140,737 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 140,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 120,044 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 106,096 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 105,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust corroded, centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Mar 2016 103,436 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 97,437 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake caliper slightly sticking

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear silencer poor condition

Slight movement in offside front bottom ball joint

Slight purishing to nearside front rear bush

Pass 21 Mar 2014 87,835 miles

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

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

Two nails in nearside front tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2014 87,835 miles

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

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

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

Two nails in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2013 79,628 miles

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 30 Mar 2012 70,457 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 57,714 miles

front pads low and discs poor condition

Pass 26 Mar 2010 45,633 miles

front discs corroded inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2009 32,513 miles

front brake discs lipped and slightly marked on inner surface

rear tyres getting low

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Fail 25 Mar 2009 32,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs lipped and slightly marked on inner surface

rear tyres getting low

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

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 XGM is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GY06 XGM, 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 XGM registered?

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

Is GY06 XGM safe to buy?

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