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RA56 FKX

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,586 mi
Last recorded163,586 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA56 FKX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 163,586 miles

Both rear tyres going out of shape

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 154,920 miles

Both rear tyres going out of shape

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 154,920 miles

Both rear tyres going out of shape

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 130,463 miles

Offside rack end slight play

Pass 10 Oct 2014 105,477 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 79,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2013 79,452 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 56,861 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Oct 2011 44,640 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 30,929 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 25,156 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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RA56 FKX is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RA56 FKX, 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 RA56 FKX registered?

RA56 FKX is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 February 2007.

Is RA56 FKX safe to buy?

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