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FD56 UDT

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,989 mi
Last recorded167,989 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 UDT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 167,989 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp glass broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 161,086 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Jan 2019 157,586 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 155,090 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 154,863 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 141,579 miles

Engine under tray missing

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 140,755 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 138,756 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 134,690 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 129,234 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 123,111 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 123,111 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 100,308 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 71,963 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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FD56 UDT is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FD56 UDT, 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 FD56 UDT registered?

FD56 UDT is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 January 2007.

Is FD56 UDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD56 UDT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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