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AD56 MHX

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,163 mi
Last recorded143,163 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 MHX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 143,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 131,006 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 128,544 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges and cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2016 124,217 miles

N/s/r tyre low

Pass 11 Nov 2015 118,545 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Nov 2015 118,544 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken at base (2.4.C.1a)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Dec 2014 113,094 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 108,270 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 108,270 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyes low on tread

condensation in n/s/f head light

ext. system starting to rust in places

general wear and surface rust on discs

o/s/f seat covering wearing

plastic covers fitted over sils

possible fault starting in hi level brake light

rear number plate wearing

rear windows tinted

slight damage to o/s/r rim

Pass 2 Jan 2013 101,211 miles

slight play in wheels

Pass 4 Jan 2012 89,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre has a flat spot on tyre in inner edge. out of shape and almost worn.

Pass 30 Dec 2010 79,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Dec 2010 79,856 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2010 70,066 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 70,066 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 MHX is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MHX, 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 MHX registered?

AD56 MHX is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 February 2007.

Is AD56 MHX safe to buy?

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