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EN56 RJO

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,728 mi
Last recorded134,728 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN56 RJO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 134,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower rear wishbone bush very slightly deteriorated

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 127,051 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear silencer deteriated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undercovers fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2022 126,868 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear silencer deteriated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undercovers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2021 119,131 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undercovers fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2021 119,125 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undercovers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2020 114,153 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

undercovers fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2020 113,995 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2019 101,644 miles

Advise engine covers fitted

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin View from underside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Advise replacement (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise replacement View from underside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise replacement View from underside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Asdvise replacement (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 101,641 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Advise engine covers fitted

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin View from underside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Advise replacement (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise replacement View from underside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise replacement View from underside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Asdvise replacement (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 97,105 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 91,194 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2016 91,194 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2015 86,719 miles

slight smell of diesel but unable to detect were its coming from as engine under tray is fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2015 86,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight smell of diesel but unable to detect were its coming from as engine under tray is fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2014 78,150 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 60,403 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 46,231 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Nov 2012 46,231 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2011 33,856 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 31,466 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 23,535 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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EN56 RJO is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EN56 RJO, 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 EN56 RJO registered?

EN56 RJO is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 February 2007.

Is EN56 RJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN56 RJO shows 21 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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