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HD56 HYV

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,067 mi
Last recorded139,067 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD56 HYV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 139,067 miles

MIL light on

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 139,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

MIL light on

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 130,945 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

nearside front seat belt stalk repaired with tape

nearside rear wheel rim bent

offside handbrake mechanism not fully returning

offside rear tyre perished

rear brake discs worn

rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight leak from both rear shock absorbers

Fail 22 Feb 2021 130,945 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs and pads worn

nearside front seat belt stalk repaired with tape

nearside rear wheel rim bent

offside handbrake mechanism not fully returning

offside rear tyre perished

rear brake discs worn

rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight leak from both rear shock absorbers

tpms light on

Pass 31 Jan 2020 108,057 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2020 108,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner Edge 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner Edge 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2019 100,877 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 93,762 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 87,551 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak to engine

Washer jets struggle to hit screen

Wipers struggle to clear screen

Pass 8 Feb 2016 79,774 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 73,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

centre exhaust bracket detatched

Pass 4 Feb 2014 68,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2013 64,158 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 58,786 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 53,349 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish with age.

n/s/f tyre worn on edges.

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge 3k max 205/55r16 94w

Pass 18 Feb 2010 48,022 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 48,022 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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HD56 HYV is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc 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 HD56 HYV, 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 HD56 HYV registered?

HD56 HYV is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 January 2007.

Is HD56 HYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD56 HYV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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