MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,496 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
n/s rear tyre small cut in outer side wall .
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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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WV56 GXR is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 September 2006.
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