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SB56 XLW

2007 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,273 mi
Last recorded102,273 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 XLW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 102,273 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 102,272 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 94,244 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 89,353 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 89,353 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2016 72,024 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2016 72,157 miles

Nearside Rear tyre very badly cracked on side wall

Fail 25 Jan 2016 72,157 miles

Nearside Rear tyre very badly cracked on side wall

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 70,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 70,154 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 66,734 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 61,207 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 61,207 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 55,969 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 55,969 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 49,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 May 2011 38,120 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 56,290 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 30,571 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 XLW is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SB56 XLW, 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 SB56 XLW registered?

SB56 XLW is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 January 2007.

Is SB56 XLW safe to buy?

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