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SO56 BTX

2007 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,880 mi
Last recorded110,880 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO56 BTX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 110,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side and several suspension components rusty/corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2022 107,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear subframe rusty

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 104,400 miles

Front shock absorber casings rusty

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 102,012 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

several front & rear suspension components rusty

Fail 23 Oct 2020 101,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

several front & rear suspension components rusty

Pass 18 Apr 2019 95,750 miles

Coil spring corroded all four slightly rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 95,750 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded all four slightly rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 91,019 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 89,070 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 75,968 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 65,221 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 64,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 53,476 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 53,476 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 48,197 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 24,116 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 18,533 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 12,851 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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SO56 BTX is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SO56 BTX, 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 SO56 BTX registered?

SO56 BTX is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 February 2007.

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