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WG55 GVU

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

116,112 mi
Last recorded116,112 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 GVU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 116,112 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 109,397 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 109,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 95,428 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2022 95,428 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 86,472 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber casing is corroded.

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall area. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber casing corroded.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in to silencer and system corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 80,331 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear spare wheel fitted ( steel not alloy)

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 76,028 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 68,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 61,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on edges.

Offside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge

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

Fail 27 Dec 2017 61,395 miles

Offside Front Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on edges.

Offside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 61,378 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edges (3312) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking on sidewall (3312) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking on sidewall (3mm) 2210 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear stop light dull but operational

Pass 17 Dec 2016 55,535 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 53,309 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 49,536 miles

N/s/r tyre 'stepping' on inside tread. Recommemd replacement within 2000 miles.

Pass 7 Apr 2014 44,656 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 44,656 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 39,677 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 34,325 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 29,559 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 22,646 miles

front tyres on wear limit 205/55/16

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 26 Jan 2009 14,741 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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WG55 GVU is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WG55 GVU, 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 WG55 GVU registered?

WG55 GVU is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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The MOT history for WG55 GVU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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