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HN56 YJY

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

116,756 mi
Last recorded116,756 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 YJY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 116,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 107,799 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 98,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 98,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 92,457 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre wearing on edge

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre wearing on edge

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding on.

Rear Exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 82,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust hangers corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and delaminating (6.3.1d)

Undertray and engine cover fitted obscurring some components

Pass 30 May 2015 74,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/r tyre slightly balding on inner edge

rear exhaust hanger heavily corroded.

Pass 14 Jun 2014 65,563 miles

Both rear tyres have slight wear to inner edge.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 56,736 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.1500 miles left 205/55r16 91v

Pass 16 Jun 2012 47,877 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge.recommand replacement.

o/s/f tyre worn on edges more so on inner edge 2000 miles left.205/55r16 91v

slight binding on o/s/r brake.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 38,672 miles

slight binding on o/s/r brake.

stone chip in windscreen.

Pass 8 Jan 2010 24,417 miles

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)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge.

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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HN56 YJY is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HN56 YJY, 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 HN56 YJY registered?

HN56 YJY is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 January 2007.

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