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KW56 OOJ

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,614 mi
Last recorded82,614 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW56 OOJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 82,614 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 82,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 59,174 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 52,264 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 52,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 39,979 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 36,587 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 2 Nails ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Aug 2017 36,587 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 2 Nails ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Aug 2016 33,624 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 31,023 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 28,955 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 28,892 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 26,165 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 26,157 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 22,749 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 19,535 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 13,797 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 9,757 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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KW56 OOJ is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KW56 OOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW56 OOJ registered?

KW56 OOJ is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 January 2007.

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The MOT history for KW56 OOJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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