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CA56 SZO

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,527 mi
Last recorded112,527 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 SZO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 112,527 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 112,527 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

tpms light on

Pass 13 Jul 2020 103,968 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 102,910 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 94,739 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 85,401 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 76,126 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 68,061 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 68,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 60,490 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 52,726 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 44,421 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 40,072 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 40,070 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 33,598 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 32,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 27,563 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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CA56 SZO is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CA56 SZO, 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 CA56 SZO registered?

CA56 SZO is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 February 2007.

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