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EM07 ELS

2007 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,352 mi
Last recorded132,352 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM07 ELS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 132,352 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement notable movement when vehicle jacked and lowered (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tps light indicates tyre pressure issues

Fail 14 Nov 2023 132,287 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement notable movement when vehicle jacked and lowered (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tps light indicates tyre pressure issues

Pass 15 Nov 2022 125,714 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 119,914 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 113,922 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 105,967 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 94,598 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Fail 26 Jul 2018 94,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 20 Jul 2017 85,706 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 28 Jul 2016 76,742 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 76,738 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre is worn on inner edge.

Pass 15 Feb 2016 74,077 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 69,588 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 69,853 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 62,599 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 51,360 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 51,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front brake discs inner faces heavily corroded

rear brake discs inner faces scored

Pass 27 Jun 2012 41,794 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 33,998 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 25,564 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
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EM07 ELS is a 2007 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EM07 ELS, 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

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What year was EM07 ELS registered?

EM07 ELS is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 July 2007.

Is EM07 ELS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EM07 ELS shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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