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SB56 OXS

2007 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,465 mi
Last recorded164,465 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 OXS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 164,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 164,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 149,214 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 144,211 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 144,211 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 137,495 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 132,342 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 128,668 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 111,030 miles

Rear brake pads low

Rear discs badly worn

Pass 24 Nov 2011 96,598 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 84,275 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 71,385 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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SB56 OXS is a 2007 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SB56 OXS, 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 SB56 OXS registered?

SB56 OXS is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 January 2007.

Is SB56 OXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB56 OXS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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