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VE56 CLU

2007 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,480 mi
Last recorded86,480 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 CLU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 86,480 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 84,364 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 84,348 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 79,173 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 74,404 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension

Fail 22 Jan 2018 74,388 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres wearing low

front pads wearing low

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension

Pass 25 Jan 2017 68,854 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

surface corrosion rear subframe

Fail 24 Jan 2017 68,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

surface corrosion rear subframe

Pass 12 Jan 2016 62,287 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 56,139 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 48,808 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 41,216 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 41,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 33,733 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 27,714 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 22,422 miles

underbody plastic covers fitted

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 CLU is a 2007 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 CLU, 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 CLU registered?

VE56 CLU is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 January 2007.

Is VE56 CLU safe to buy?

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