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PJ56 ZWU

2007 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

135,607 mi
Last recorded135,607 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 ZWU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 135,607 miles

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

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 127,636 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 119,908 miles

osf tyre worn on inner tread

slight bind on nsr wheel

Pass 2 Jan 2020 111,889 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 93,039 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 86,980 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 79,909 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 79,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 71,422 miles

1 of 2 rear silencer exhaust hangers corroded and broken still supported

o/s/f inner brake pad wearing thin

o/s/f tyre approaching legal limit

rear brake pads wearing slightly 3.5 mm remaining

Pass 12 Feb 2015 62,042 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 52,529 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 45,562 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 38,836 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight weap from steering rack

Pass 12 Jan 2011 31,528 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 25,445 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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PJ56 ZWU is a 2007 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 ZWU, 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 PJ56 ZWU registered?

PJ56 ZWU is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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