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FH56 XAN

2007 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,750 mi
Last recorded94,750 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH56 XAN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 94,750 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 94,741 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (3.5.1i)

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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working N/S/R ANS O/S/R (1.1.A.3b)

Rear coil spring broken N/S/R AND O/S/R (2.4.C.1a)

Rear rear brake binding BOTH SIDE (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 89,405 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 70,092 miles

Child seat fitted to seat belt

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 59,834 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre tread 2mm

offside rear tyre tread 2mm and worn on outer edge

Fail 3 Feb 2015 59,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre tread 2mm

offside rear tyre tread 2mm and worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Jan 2014 50,292 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 43,888 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 35,463 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 35,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 26,848 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 19,321 miles

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

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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FH56 XAN is a 2007 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH56 XAN, 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 FH56 XAN registered?

FH56 XAN is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 January 2007.

Is FH56 XAN safe to buy?

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