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GY56 GZC

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

208,482 mi
Last recorded208,482 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 GZC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 208,482 miles

EML on

Fail 4 Jan 2022 208,482 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

EML on

Pass 23 Dec 2020 199,562 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 199,562 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 193,391 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 183,128 miles

Damage to lower section of windscreen

Pass 30 Dec 2017 168,890 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2017 168,890 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 149,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 129,642 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 113,142 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 94,892 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 94,892 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 74,732 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 55,650 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 37,341 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 37,341 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 25,793 miles

n/s/r light lamp cracked

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 GZC is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GZC, 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 GY56 GZC registered?

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

Is GY56 GZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY56 GZC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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