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DE07 MXX

2007 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

197,331 mi
Last recorded197,331 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE07 MXX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2023 197,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE.UNDERTRAY FITTED. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SPLIT. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2023 197,311 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour SHOWING WHITE LIGHT. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUT OF SHAPE AND CUT. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE.UNDERTRAY FITTED. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SPLIT. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 186,925 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 186,920 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 180,794 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 175,448 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 170,213 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 160,651 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 147,992 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 136,285 miles

Front tyres worn close to legal minimum (205 55 R16 91v Dunlop sport Blue response)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 124,531 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 114,346 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 104,310 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 93,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2012 77,951 miles

emissions smoke level only just passed-may require attention

o/s/f tyre startinhg to wear low

Pass 29 Mar 2011 65,143 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 49,045 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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DE07 MXX is a 2007 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 DE07 MXX, 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 DE07 MXX registered?

DE07 MXX is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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