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WV56 GXD

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

156,201 mi
Last recorded156,201 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 GXD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 156,201 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 151,995 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyre inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 142,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsf brake slight binding

osr brake slight binding

Pass 28 Sep 2015 130,284 miles

Rear Exhaust corroded.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 119,109 miles

nearside front wiper blade poor wipe.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 108,505 miles

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

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 21 Sep 2012 91,800 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 23 Sep 2011 77,012 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 59,703 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 42,493 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 42,453 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WV56 GXD is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WV56 GXD, 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 WV56 GXD registered?

WV56 GXD is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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The MOT history for WV56 GXD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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