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AP56 JVJ

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,816 mi
Last recorded150,816 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 JVJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 150,816 miles

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

both rear tyres scrubbing outer edges

exhaust and support brackets getting corroded

rear subframe getting corroded

small chips offside windscreen

some play front drop links

Fail 8 May 2017 150,462 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres scrubbing outer edges

exhaust and support brackets getting corroded

rear subframe getting corroded

small chips offside windscreen

some play front drop links

Pass 19 May 2016 138,562 miles

both rear hub top support bushes getting worn

both rear tyres close to limit and screw in nearside rear tyre

child seat fitted

exhaust getting corroded

Fail 18 May 2016 138,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear hub top support bushes getting worn

both rear tyres close to limit and screw in nearside rear tyre

child seat fitted

exhaust getting corroded

Pass 20 May 2015 126,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust box corroded

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2014 105,075 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 105,075 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 101,860 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2013 96,123 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 88,082 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)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 72,706 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2010 116,095 miles

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

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

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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AP56 JVJ is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP56 JVJ, 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 AP56 JVJ registered?

AP56 JVJ is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 January 2007.

Is AP56 JVJ safe to buy?

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