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AK07 BFE

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

161,573 mi
Last recorded161,573 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 BFE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 161,573 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 160,680 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 160,679 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 159,448 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 158,383 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring is corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2022 154,080 miles

Both rear coil springs are slightly corroded

Center and rear exhaust mounts are broken (Rear has been secured with jubilee clips)

Fail 11 Jan 2022 154,079 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both rear coil springs are slightly corroded

Center and rear exhaust mounts are broken (Rear has been secured with jubilee clips)

Pass 23 Jan 2021 145,976 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 136,869 miles

at least 1 metal mount is detached from and not supporting the exhaust system.

exhaust shows deterioration/corrosion.

fuel filter/housing areas show fluid contamination.

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

Fail 22 Jan 2020 136,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

at least 1 metal mount is detached from and not supporting the exhaust system.

exhaust shows deterioration/corrosion.

fuel filter/housing areas show fluid contamination.

Pass 23 Jan 2019 123,374 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 108,802 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres inner shoulder worn

Pass 26 Jan 2017 92,024 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 85,866 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 79,047 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 70,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 63,320 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 55,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2011 45,590 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 45,590 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 35,077 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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AK07 BFE is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AK07 BFE, 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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AK07 BFE is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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