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D98 TOD

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,633 mi
Last recorded135,633 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD98 TOD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 135,633 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2023 125,341 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2022 114,743 miles

advise sill covers fitted

advise under trays fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2022 114,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise sill covers fitted

advise under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2021 108,030 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 108,029 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 104,255 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 97,174 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2018 89,860 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 83,792 miles

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2016 74,953 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 2 Feb 2015 62,506 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 62,506 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 58,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 58,888 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 51,404 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 51,370 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 42,878 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 34,497 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 25,697 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 25,697 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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D98 TOD is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 D98 TOD, 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 D98 TOD registered?

D98 TOD is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 May 2007.

Is D98 TOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D98 TOD shows 21 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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