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BK07 EVL

2007 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

158,675 mi
Last recorded158,675 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK07 EVL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 158,675 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease escaping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated button missing (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 157,786 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease escaping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 31 Aug 2021 157,022 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both have grease escaping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 157,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both have grease escaping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 155,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 155,935 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 146,088 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 121,978 miles

Both rear brake(s) binding slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2017 116,590 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 112,016 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 112,016 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 107,000 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 101,137 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 99,383 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 95,398 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 88,134 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 88,097 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 79,206 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 58,222 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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BK07 EVL is a 2007 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BK07 EVL, 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 BK07 EVL registered?

BK07 EVL is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 May 2007.

Is BK07 EVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK07 EVL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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