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NC56 ZXV

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,257 mi
Last recorded144,257 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC56 ZXV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 144,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

under body trays fitted unable to do full inspection

Pass 20 Feb 2021 142,684 miles

Full underbody inspection NOT fully carried out due to under trays fitted

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

Fail 20 Feb 2021 142,684 miles

Full underbody inspection NOT fully carried out due to under trays fitted

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 135,808 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

unable to carry out full inspection of underside of vehicle due under trays

Pass 5 Nov 2018 121,602 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tread worn on inner edge ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front exhaust mounting plastic cracked

rear under body heat shield loose

underbody covers fitted reducing the inspection of some items

Fail 1 Nov 2018 121,521 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tread worn on inner edge ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front exhaust mounting plastic cracked

rear under body heat shield loose

underbody covers fitted reducing the inspection of some items

Pass 9 Nov 2017 110,074 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)

underbody covers fitted reducing the inspection of some items

Fail 3 Nov 2017 109,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

underbody covers fitted reducing the inspection of some items

Pass 7 Nov 2016 97,201 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 87,625 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 87,625 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 76,995 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 65,577 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2014 65,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 54,286 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2012 44,540 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 34,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2010 24,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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NC56 ZXV is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red 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 NC56 ZXV, 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 NC56 ZXV registered?

NC56 ZXV is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 January 2007.

Is NC56 ZXV safe to buy?

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