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LY56 LNA

2007 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

73,103 mi
Last recorded73,103 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 LNA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 73,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 73,061 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 66,660 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 66,660 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 64,414 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 62,242 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES MISS SHAPED INNER EDGES (TREAD BLOCKING)

Fail 29 Nov 2021 62,242 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 179/115 = 35.7% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

BOTH REAR TYRES MISS SHAPED INNER EDGES (TREAD BLOCKING)

Pass 2 Dec 2020 59,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 59,703 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 56,600 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 56,600 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 54,480 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 51,768 miles

Both rear tyres mis shaped inner edges

Pass 1 Jun 2016 48,072 miles

Both rear tyres starting to mis shape

Pass 3 Jun 2015 44,025 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

center brake light not working

Fail 2 Jun 2015 44,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

center brake light not working

Pass 7 Jun 2014 39,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jun 2014 39,056 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2013 31,993 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Jun 2012 25,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 8 Jun 2011 17,979 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 9,961 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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LY56 LNA is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LY56 LNA, 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 LY56 LNA registered?

LY56 LNA is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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