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FD56 LVR

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

155,567 mi
Last recorded155,567 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 LVR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2020 155,567 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine aria ? (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake warning light on

Pass 4 Jan 2019 146,088 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

signs of residue around engine

Fail 4 Jan 2019 146,088 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

signs of oil residue around engine

Fail 3 Jan 2019 146,087 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. light damaged (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision also missing casing and not clipping (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

signs of oil residue around engine

Pass 6 Jan 2018 138,087 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 130,234 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine mount bush slight worn

slight oil leak

slight tapping noise from engine

Fail 4 Jan 2017 130,234 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake binding both side (3.7.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine mount bush slight worn

slight oil leak

slight tapping noise from engine

Pass 3 Dec 2015 123,248 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 123,248 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 107,457 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 106,783 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Jan 2013 95,553 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 12 Jan 2013 95,553 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2012 83,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 83,016 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 71,428 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2010 58,940 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine covers fitted

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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FD56 LVR is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FD56 LVR, 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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FD56 LVR is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 January 2007.

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