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CP56 GYG

2007 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1604cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

144,366 mi
Last recorded144,366 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 GYG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,604cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 144,366 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 139,409 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 135,170 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 130,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 125,492 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 119,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 108,637 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))

Fail 8 May 2019 108,637 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 99,247 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 9 May 2017 92,167 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 86,539 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 79,575 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 72,747 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 63,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 49,308 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 49,308 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 46,506 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 38,468 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 38,468 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 28,224 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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CP56 GYG is a 2007 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,604cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CP56 GYG, 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 CP56 GYG registered?

CP56 GYG is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 January 2007.

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