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CA07 VRD

2007 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

70,784 mi
Last recorded70,784 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA07 VRD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 70,784 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads scorched (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust hitting rear sub-frame

Fail 12 Aug 2025 70,784 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads scorched (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust hitting rear sub-frame

Fail 7 Aug 2025 70,469 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads scorched (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust hitting rear sub-frame

Pass 12 Aug 2024 69,595 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads scorched (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 68,399 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow from rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion to rear sub-frame and all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 67,134 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint leaking and rear silencer hitting rear subframe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and both rear stub axles showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres showing cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 67,131 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both front headlamp lenses foggy and no headlamp pattern visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint leaking and rear silencer hitting rear subframe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and both rear stub axles showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres showing cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 66,010 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flange. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 64,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front sun visor loose but can be secured in up right position.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear sub frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle fitted with protective covers underside not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines.

Pass 23 Jul 2019 62,184 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 59,506 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 59,506 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2017 56,142 miles

ALL TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING TO TREAD AREAS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 51,704 miles

Possible faulty rear side light bulbs/connections, all working, time of test.

Pass 8 Jul 2015 47,403 miles

ADVISE REAR TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING

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)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 47,403 miles

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

ADVISE REAR TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 43,058 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 43,055 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 37,637 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 37,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 31,531 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 25,613 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 19,656 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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CA07 VRD is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 CA07 VRD, 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 CA07 VRD registered?

CA07 VRD is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 July 2007.

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