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T9 GBS

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,807 mi
Last recorded169,807 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT9 GBS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 169,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear brake binding.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

under-body surface corrosion at rear.

Fail 24 May 2017 169,593 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear o/s & n/s brake backplates corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 159,264 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)

t.p.m.warning light on.

Fail 25 May 2016 159,153 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

t.p.m.warning light on.

Pass 8 May 2015 148,672 miles

tpms warning light on.

Fail 1 May 2015 148,553 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

tpms warning light on.

Pass 7 May 2014 139,056 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

tyre pressure monitoring light on.

Fail 6 May 2014 139,056 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

tyre pressure monitoring light on.

Pass 30 May 2013 120,607 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 103,718 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 100,206 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 100,184 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2010 100,184 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 98,417 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2009 76,081 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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T9 GBS is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 T9 GBS, 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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T9 GBS is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 April 2006.

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