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FE56 UTX

2007 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

155,035 mi
Last recorded155,035 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 UTX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 155,035 miles

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

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

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

oil on minimum

tpms light on

under body corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2021 154,971 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing next to top of the shock (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

oil on minimum

tpms light on

under body corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2020 149,634 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Wheel arch damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Undertray fitted obscuring view

Fail 30 Jul 2020 149,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Wheel arch damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Undertray fitted obscuring view

Pass 7 Aug 2019 145,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear back box deteriorated

Tyre pressure warning lamp lit

Fail 6 Aug 2019 145,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front belly pan loose

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear back box deteriorated

Tyre pressure warning lamp lit

Pass 28 Jul 2018 139,358 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, still prevents the ingress of dirt

Pass 1 Aug 2017 132,066 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 120,420 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 107,473 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cannot see inner rear brake pad life,outer sills have covers on them.

Pass 22 Jul 2014 94,034 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken but system supported ok

Pass 30 Jul 2013 84,871 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 70,946 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 60,382 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 60,382 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 53,607 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 40,896 miles

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

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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FE56 UTX is a 2007 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FE56 UTX, 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 FE56 UTX registered?

FE56 UTX is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 January 2007.

Is FE56 UTX safe to buy?

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