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PY56 JFN

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,209 mi
Last recorded153,209 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 JFN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 153,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 142,586 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/n/s (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 134,153 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 134,154 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 123,827 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 123,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 113,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 113,147 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 103,479 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 88,553 miles

frontpadfs low front and rear discs worn

Pass 16 Jan 2010 63,209 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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PY56 JFN is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PY56 JFN, 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 PY56 JFN registered?

PY56 JFN is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 January 2007.

Is PY56 JFN safe to buy?

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