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PJ56 UPD

2007 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,443 mi
Last recorded80,443 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 UPD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 80,443 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 80,072 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 80,072 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2023 79,379 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 79,242 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 79,221 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 79,219 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Jan 2019 79,202 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 75,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 70,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 70,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 64,233 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 56,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jan 2014 47,263 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 37,628 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 31,084 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 31,084 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 25,716 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 17,138 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 17,138 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside 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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PJ56 UPD is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ56 UPD, 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 PJ56 UPD registered?

PJ56 UPD is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 January 2007.

Is PJ56 UPD safe to buy?

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