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VE56 LWL

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,117 mi
Last recorded144,117 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 LWL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 144,117 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 133,678 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 133,374 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 66,899 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 66,899 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 54,498 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 54,498 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 LWL is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LWL, 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

How do I check the history of VE56 LWL?

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What year was VE56 LWL registered?

VE56 LWL is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 6 January 2007.

Is VE56 LWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE56 LWL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VE56 LWL have outstanding finance?

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