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GY56 USF

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,406 mi
Last recorded130,406 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 USF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 130,406 miles

Engine cover, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

OSF seat belt is slightly frayed

OSR & NSR springs are corroded

OSR. & NSR tyres are very close to the legal limit

front brake discs are scored / corroded on the edges

rear brake & hand brake just met minimum mot requirements for imbalance , needs adjustment / repair

Pass 9 Nov 2018 122,790 miles

Engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

OSR & NSR springs are corroded

OSR & NSR tyres are getting close to the legal limit

Fail 6 Nov 2018 122,705 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leaks at front flexi & rear tail (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

OSR & NSR tyres are getting close to the legal limit

Engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

OSR & NSR springs are corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2017 114,274 miles

Engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

NSR Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Nov 2016 106,059 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 106,059 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 100,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2014 84,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 74,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Nov 2013 74,087 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Nov 2012 63,863 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 63,863 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 51,899 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 37,138 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 26,873 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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GY56 USF is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GY56 USF, 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 GY56 USF registered?

GY56 USF is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 January 2007.

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