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EU07 MWD

2007 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1604cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,224 mi
Last recorded109,224 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU07 MWD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,604cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 109,224 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 100,647 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 100,647 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 91,954 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 91,954 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 85,070 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 77,453 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Pass 3 Oct 2015 72,199 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2015 72,199 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2014 67,763 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 67,757 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2013 61,440 miles

front number plate deterioated

wheel trims damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2012 53,630 miles

front tyres wearing close to tread wear bars

items removed from drivers view

kerb damage to wheel trims

oiuter sills obscured by plastic trims

surface corrosion to exhaust system

vehicle underbody obscured by plastic trims & heatshields

Fail 28 Sep 2012

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coolant level low

front tyres wearing close to tread wear bars

items removed from drivers view

kerb damage to wheel trims

oiuter sills obscured by plastic trims

surface corrosion to exhaust system

vehicle underbody obscured by plastic trims & heatshields

Pass 3 Oct 2011 42,292 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt , exhaust system corroded , oil leaks , fuel & brake pipes covered in plastic trim ,

Fail 3 Oct 2011 42,292 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt , exhaust system corroded , oil leaks , fuel & brake pipes covered in plastic trim ,

rear brake discs in very poor condition / pads appear to be worn very low

Pass 4 Oct 2010 32,815 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 32,754 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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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EU07 MWD is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,604cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EU07 MWD, 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 EU07 MWD registered?

EU07 MWD is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 June 2007.

Is EU07 MWD safe to buy?

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