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VE56 CMV

2007 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,178 mi
Last recorded66,178 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 66,178 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 66,178 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 62,006 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 May 2018 59,511 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 51,927 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 47,723 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 40,514 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 40,514 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 36,743 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 32,899 miles

Cambelt upper cover insecure from back plate

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 12 Jan 2012 27,738 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 21,946 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 17,082 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 CMV is a 2007 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CMV, 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 CMV registered?

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

Is VE56 CMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE56 CMV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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