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OW56 FLM

2007 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,204 mi
Last recorded149,204 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW56 FLM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 149,204 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 149,204 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 135,528 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 135,528 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 123,753 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 112,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 109,345 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 15 Nov 2014 103,344 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 95,988 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 89,093 miles

offside hand brake lever on caliper not fully returning to stop position

wipers leaving slight smear

Pass 12 Mar 2012 79,462 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 79,426 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 64,911 miles

spare not checked due to load

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2010 45,495 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 45,495 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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OW56 FLM is a 2007 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OW56 FLM, 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 OW56 FLM registered?

OW56 FLM is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 January 2007.

Is OW56 FLM safe to buy?

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