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AJ56 TXF

2007 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1604cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,293 mi
Last recorded137,293 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 TXF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,604cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 137,293 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 136,993 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 125,736 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 125,736 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 114,222 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 98,645 miles

Centre chip in windscreen

slight bind on osr brake

Fail 6 Jan 2016 98,645 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre chip in windscreen

slight bind on osr brake

Pass 9 Jan 2015 83,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted on edges

Fail 8 Jan 2015 83,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front cv boot has slight grease leak

rear brake discs slightly pitted on edges

Pass 8 Jan 2014 68,959 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre 3mm

nearside front tyre outer side wall perished

offside front window will not fully open

offside rear tyre 3mm

offside rear tyre has slight uneven wear on inner edge

rear inner brake pads worn

Pass 9 Jan 2013 61,036 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 51,306 miles

front tyres 3mm & worn on edges

front tyres perished on side walls

Fail 22 Dec 2010 41,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres perished on side walls

Pass 22 Dec 2010 41,228 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front tyres perished on side walls

Pass 11 Jan 2010 33,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

inner part of both rear tyres has uneven wear

nearside rear tyre 2mm

offside rear tyre 3mm

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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AJ56 TXF is a 2007 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,604cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ56 TXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ56 TXF registered?

AJ56 TXF is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 January 2007.

Is AJ56 TXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ56 TXF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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