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GY56 GZB

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,708 mi
Last recorded135,708 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 GZB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 135,708 miles

2 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Outer skin on rear silencer corroded

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Oct 2015 135,491 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover split (2.4.G.2)

2 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Outer skin on rear silencer corroded

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 123,993 miles

Both front tyres have multiple cuts and damage in tread

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R Tyre has object in tread

O/S/R Tyre has cut on edge of inner tread

Rear exhaust silencer outer cover corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Sep 2014 123,865 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Both front tyres have multiple cuts and damage in tread

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S/R Tyre has object in tread

O/S/R Tyre has cut on edge of inner tread

Rear exhaust silencer outer cover corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Jul 2013 11,798 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 95,383 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 85,050 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 79,536 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 69,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s washer poor

number plate lamps slightly insecure

underside muddy

Pass 26 Nov 2010 69,548 miles

n/s washer poor

number plate lamps slightly insecure

underside muddy

Fail 27 Nov 2009 52,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 52,815 miles

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

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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GY56 GZB is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GY56 GZB, 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 GY56 GZB registered?

GY56 GZB is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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