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SB56 YSJ

2007 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,982 mi
Last recorded156,982 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 May 2023 156,982 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 150,237 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 143,114 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 64,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 55,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre cracking & worn bald on inside edge

Pass 19 Sep 2011 46,564 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 35,236 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 28,008 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 YSJ is a 2007 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YSJ, 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 YSJ registered?

SB56 YSJ is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 January 2007.

Is SB56 YSJ safe to buy?

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