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DY07 UZK

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,572 mi
Last recorded126,572 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY07 UZK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 126,572 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 126,571 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 107,539 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 107,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2018 93,970 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nearside & offside rear (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2017 89,500 miles

diesel emissions too low for smoke meter to detect

Fail 9 May 2017 89,500 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside & offside (8.2.2)

diesel emissions too low for smoke meter to detect

tyre pressure monitoring system warning light indicates a fault

Pass 3 May 2016 84,236 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 77,804 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 77,802 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 73,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre perished and slightly worn on inner edge

rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Mar 2013 68,604 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 68,513 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 61,690 miles

fog light on trailer socket inop

Pass 25 Mar 2011 54,425 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 51,599 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 51,599 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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DY07 UZK is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DY07 UZK, 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 DY07 UZK registered?

DY07 UZK is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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