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VE56 LWX

2007 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,267 mi
Last recorded157,267 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 LWX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 157,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 107,413 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 105,627 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 102,351 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 102,351 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 99,232 miles

flat spot in passenger rear wheel

Fail 17 Jan 2015 99,232 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

flat spot in passenger rear wheel

Pass 17 Jan 2014 95,202 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 95,193 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 82,821 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside parking brake performance slightly low

Fail 31 Dec 2012 82,586 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside parking brake appears to be slightly over adjusted

Rear brakes bind slightly

Pass 6 Jan 2012 68,615 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 56,670 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 43,578 miles

nearside inner constant velocity boot in poor condition

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 LWX is a 2007 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LWX, 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

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What year was VE56 LWX registered?

VE56 LWX is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 January 2007.

Is VE56 LWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE56 LWX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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