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VE56 CKY

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,510 mi
Last recorded113,510 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 CKY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 113,510 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 113,510 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 102,379 miles

Both front tyres are wearing unevenly, balding on inner edges

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

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

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

x2 child seats fitted, not allowing full inspection of an adult seatbelt

Fail 14 Mar 2016 102,378 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Both front tyres are wearing unevenly, balding on inner edges

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

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

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

x2 child seats fitted, not allowing full inspection of an adult seatbelt

Pass 15 Dec 2015 83,135 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 91,406 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 91,527 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

slight front brake application uneven

Pass 8 Mar 2014 78,785 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 69,277 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 58,493 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 44,034 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 33,028 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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VE56 CKY is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VE56 CKY, 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 VE56 CKY registered?

VE56 CKY is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 February 2007.

Is VE56 CKY safe to buy?

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