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HK56 JRO

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,721 mi
Last recorded142,721 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK56 JRO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 142,721 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front brake discs are pitted and corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

n/s/f tyre is perishing/starting to split in places

n/s/r wheel is slightly binding

Pass 2 Feb 2019 129,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear back box deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2018 118,647 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 118,628 miles

Central Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 106,063 miles

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 96,399 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 87,323 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 76,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Fail 4 Feb 2014 76,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Fail 21 Dec 2012 67,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 67,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 56,507 miles

Cut in offside tyre wall.

Pass 8 Dec 2010 47,280 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Small cut in Offside rear tyre wall.

Pass 16 Dec 2009 34,729 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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HK56 JRO is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HK56 JRO, 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 HK56 JRO registered?

HK56 JRO is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 January 2007.

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