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PY56 JFA

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,903 mi
Last recorded88,903 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 JFA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 88,903 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 87,153 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 84,931 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 82,896 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 81,211 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 78,334 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 78,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 75,839 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inside edge and perishing in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 71,440 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 67,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

engine under tray cover fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2017 67,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

engine under tray cover fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2016 61,173 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 55,408 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Dec 2014 48,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Dec 2014 48,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 43,168 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 38,382 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 13 Dec 2012 38,341 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2011 31,878 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 26,980 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 20,513 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm

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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PY56 JFA is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PY56 JFA, 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 PY56 JFA registered?

PY56 JFA is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 January 2007.

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