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HG56 YMS

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,651 mi
Last recorded100,651 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 YMS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 100,651 miles

some wear to both front brake discs

Pass 28 Feb 2017 94,637 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 86,153 miles

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

under trims fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 78,914 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 78,914 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 74,584 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 74,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 65,511 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 65,511 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 56,510 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 44,422 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 44,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 26,763 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 26,763 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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HG56 YMS is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HG56 YMS, 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 HG56 YMS registered?

HG56 YMS is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 January 2007.

Is HG56 YMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG56 YMS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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