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WV56 GXR

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,496 mi
Last recorded128,496 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 GXR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2024 128,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2023 119,987 miles

Nearside Front macphearson strut top mounting noisey, no free play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 119,987 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front macphearson strut top mounting noisey, no free play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 115,637 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 111,400 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four bushes deteriorated, no excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole in middle section exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fog light does not face front

Nearside Front Suspect wrong size/type of coil spring fitted

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tailgate does not open from outside of vehicle, requires further inspection

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers slightly smearing - Not to excess (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 111,400 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four bushes deteriorated, no excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole in middle section exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fog light does not face front

Nearside Front Suspect wrong size/type of coil spring fitted

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tailgate does not open from outside of vehicle, requires further inspection

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers slightly smearing - Not to excess (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 109,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Fog light does not face front

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 109,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm DOT 2617, 225/45/17 94W XL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine oil level below minimum, topped up for test

Nearside Front Fog light does not face front

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on dash, malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

Pass 12 Sep 2019 105,972 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front wipers slightly smearing - Not to excess

Nearside Front Fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned / adrift

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.8mm, DOT 2617, 225/45/17 94W XL (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 105,972 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front wipers slightly smearing - Not to excess

Nearside Front Fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned / adrift

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.8mm, DOT 2617, 225/45/17 94W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 100,393 miles

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

Front wipers slightly smearing screen - Not to excess

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 100,393 miles

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

Front wipers slightly smearing screen - Not to excess

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Loose connection (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 93,894 miles

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

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

knocking noise in steering rack no fault found at time of test

Fail 12 Sep 2017 93,894 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

knocking noise in steering rack no fault found at time of test

Pass 12 Sep 2016 87,974 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 81,258 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 75,239 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 75,239 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 70,007 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 63,921 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 53,139 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 53,127 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 48,499 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 43,937 miles

n/s rear tyre small cut in outer side wall .

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 GXR is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WV56 GXR, 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 WV56 GXR registered?

WV56 GXR is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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