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BV07 XTF

2007 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,775 mi
Last recorded124,775 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 XTF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2020 124,775 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 108,089 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and feathering (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and feathering (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 97,601 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 94,703 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 90,831 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 90,831 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 86,560 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 77,281 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 65,974 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 54,037 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 42,488 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 42,488 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 32,565 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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BV07 XTF is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BV07 XTF, 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 BV07 XTF registered?

BV07 XTF is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 March 2007.

Is BV07 XTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV07 XTF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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