CarVerify

Free Car Check

DE07 VRJ

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

137,498 mi
Last recorded137,498 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE07 VRJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 137,498 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 125,287 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 118,459 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 118,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 110,492 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 110,492 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 104,612 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 97,563 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

tyre monitor light on

Fail 8 Sep 2017 97,449 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

tyre monitor light on

Pass 19 Sep 2016 92,916 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Sep 2016 92,916 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 86,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 80,053 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 65,535 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)

Fail 14 May 2013 65,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 1 May 2012 55,888 miles

both rear tyres crackes and perished

Fail 1 May 2012 55,888 miles

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

both rear tyres crackes and perished

nail in n/s/r tyre

screw in o/s/r tyre

tyre pressure monioring warning lamp indicating a fault

Pass 13 Apr 2011 45,220 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 45,220 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 35,990 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)

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
Full Seat Altea reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DE07 VRJ is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DE07 VRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DE07 VRJ?

You can check the full history of DE07 VRJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DE07 VRJ registered?

DE07 VRJ is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 April 2007.

Is DE07 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE07 VRJ shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE07 VRJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DE07 VRJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.