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CA07 VRU

2007 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,587 mi
Last recorded131,587 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA07 VRU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 131,587 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 131,587 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Fuel pipe insecure fuel heater (under floor) (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 124,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 117,460 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 117,460 miles

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

Coolant low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 112,095 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 112,089 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 103,941 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 95,262 miles

Front tyres worn

Fail 13 Jun 2017 95,257 miles

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

Front tyres worn

Pass 6 Jun 2016 86,976 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 77,974 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 68,642 miles

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 24 Jun 2014 68,638 miles

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

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 14 Jun 2013 57,753 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 46,777 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Jun 2011 30,714 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 23,211 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 VRU is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VRU, 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 VRU registered?

CA07 VRU is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 June 2007.

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