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AJ56 TXH

2007 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,700 mi
Last recorded147,700 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 TXH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 147,700 miles

Offside Front foglight damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2017 137,307 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 137,307 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 125,096 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 125,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 111,325 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 111,324 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 98,202 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres on wearing on edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

hand brake leaver on o/s/r caliper has not gone back to end stop

rear fog lamp lense cracked

Pass 8 Feb 2013 85,588 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

service light on

Fail 8 Feb 2013 85,588 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

service light on

Pass 2 Feb 2012 72,475 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2012 72,475 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2011 58,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 43,413 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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AJ56 TXH is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AJ56 TXH, 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 AJ56 TXH registered?

AJ56 TXH is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 January 2007.

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