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BN07 FDJ

2007 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,945 mi
Last recorded145,945 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN07 FDJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 145,945 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 145,935 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 141,584 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

oil leaks

Pass 22 Dec 2018 135,441 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on underbody,chassis,suspension and brake components

Pass 16 Dec 2017 129,430 miles

Engine-covers / Under-trays Fitted

Under-chassis / Suspension & Brake components corroded.

Fail 16 Dec 2017 129,430 miles

Engine-covers / Under-trays Fitted

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Under-chassis / Suspension & Brake components corroded.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 124,437 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 108,550 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 108,550 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 95,631 miles

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

high level stop lamp inop

Fail 15 Jun 2013 95,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 30 Jun 2012 86,610 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 78,465 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 68,994 miles

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

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)

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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BN07 FDJ is a 2007 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc 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 BN07 FDJ, 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 BN07 FDJ registered?

BN07 FDJ is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 March 2007.

Is BN07 FDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN07 FDJ 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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