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AJ07 FAO

2007 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,746 mi
Last recorded122,746 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 FAO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 122,746 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 122,746 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 115,302 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

drivers door window not opening

n/s/f tyre low 3 mm

o/s/r tyre out of shape and low 3 mm

rear silencer rusty

Fail 27 Apr 2018 115,302 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

drivers door window not opening

n/s/f tyre low 3 mm

o/s/r tyre out of shape and low 3 mm

rear silencer rusty

Pass 18 Apr 2017 104,607 miles

back exhaust box outer skin coming away

rear anti roll bar drop link bushes wearing

side skirts fitted unable to fully check sills

unable to fully check rear springs

Pass 13 Apr 2016 95,237 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth inner edge

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertray fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Apr 2016 95,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

undertray fitted at time of test

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth inner edge

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 86,568 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

undertray broken

Fail 15 Apr 2015 86,568 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

undertray broken

Pass 22 Apr 2014 77,207 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 65,951 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 65,950 miles

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

under tray insecure

Pass 10 Apr 2012 54,074 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 40,996 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 30,035 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 30,035 miles

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

all tyres worn on inner edges

unable to check inner brake pads

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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AJ07 FAO is a 2007 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AJ07 FAO, 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 AJ07 FAO registered?

AJ07 FAO is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 May 2007.

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