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BV07 XUG

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,676 mi
Last recorded66,676 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 XUG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 66,676 miles

parking drake performance low 18%

Fail 23 Mar 2017 66,676 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

parking drake performance low 18%

Pass 9 Mar 2016 59,920 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 59,920 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 54,305 miles

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

both rear tyres perrished

nearside rear tyre nailed

Fail 7 Mar 2015 54,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres perrished

nearside rear tyre nailed

Pass 14 Feb 2014 46,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 14 Feb 2014 46,437 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)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n,s,f inner drive shaft gaiter insecure

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 Feb 2013 40,789 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 35,045 miles

n/s/front outer cv boot slightly deteriorated.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 28,095 miles

front wiper blades starting to smear

rear brake pads approx 30% - 40% left

Pass 1 Mar 2010 20,140 miles

n/side front tyre 2.5mm,o/side front 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm.

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 XUG is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV07 XUG, 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 XUG registered?

BV07 XUG is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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