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MT56 WYM

2007 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

161,802 mi
Last recorded161,802 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 WYM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 161,802 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 145,143 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2021 131,582 miles

Nearside Rear door wont open from outside

Nearside Rear seatbelt clasp cover missing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brakes fluctuating

heat shield loose

Fail 25 May 2021 131,582 miles

Nearside Rear door wont open from outside

Nearside Rear seatbelt clasp cover missing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brakes fluctuating

heat shield loose

Road wheel more than one fixing loose all 4 (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 127,408 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 127,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 125,507 miles

Nearside Front slight wear in outer cv joint

Nearside Front tyre cracking on tread

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre cracking on tread

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear loose object inside o/s/r tyre

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread

tyre pressure monitoring iluminated

Fail 26 Mar 2019 125,507 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front slight wear in outer cv joint

Nearside Front tyre cracking on tread

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre cracking on tread

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear loose object inside o/s/r tyre

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread

tyre pressure monitoring iluminated

Pass 22 Mar 2018 124,380 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 124,380 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

bonnet safety catch partially seized

Pass 9 Mar 2017 123,156 miles

cover missing from n/s/r seat belt stalk

rear suspension components corroding

Fail 7 Mar 2017 123,156 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre and rear (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

cover missing from n/s/r seat belt stalk

exhaust heat shield insecure

low tyre pressure warning

rear silencer corroded

rear suspension components corroding

Pass 3 Mar 2016 120,876 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2016 120,876 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

n/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge

n/s/r tyre scrubbed on inner edge

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge

o/s/r tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2015 113,154 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

o/s and n/s/r tyres scrubbing on inner edge

Fail 3 Mar 2015 113,154 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

o/s and n/s/r tyres scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2014 105,162 miles

exhaust corroding

Fail 26 Feb 2014 105,162 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 96,050 miles

air bag light on

Fail 27 Feb 2013 96,050 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 21 Feb 2012 85,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Wipers starting to smear

Fail 13 Feb 2012 85,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 8 Mar 2011 77,407 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 68,902 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)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 68,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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MT56 WYM is a 2007 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 MT56 WYM, 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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MT56 WYM is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 January 2007.

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