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AD56 MHU

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,469 mi
Last recorded92,469 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 MHU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 92,469 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

inner face of both front brake discs worn

Fail 3 Jun 2016 92,469 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

inner face of both front brake discs worn

Pass 28 May 2015 73,725 miles

both front tyres worn bald on inner edges of tread

both front tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 28 May 2015 73,725 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front tyres worn bald on inner edges of tread

both front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 16 Jun 2014 64,165 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 54,729 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 54,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 43,885 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 43,885 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 29,356 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 24,565 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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AD56 MHU is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2007 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 80,924 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 AD56 MHU, 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 19 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD56 MHU registered?

AD56 MHU is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 January 2007.

Is AD56 MHU safe to buy?

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