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CY56 CHN

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,663 mi
Last recorded127,663 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY56 CHN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 127,663 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 115,890 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear silencer heavily corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2018 115,889 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2017 110,661 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2016 105,473 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 105,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 100,190 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 100,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 97,825 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 95,951 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 95,951 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 76,771 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 76,694 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 59,358 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 42,448 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 42,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 24,499 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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CY56 CHN is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CY56 CHN, 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 CY56 CHN registered?

CY56 CHN is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 January 2007.

Is CY56 CHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY56 CHN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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