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FB07 BXR

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,556 mi
Last recorded151,556 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB07 BXR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 151,556 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2021 141,078 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 137,076 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 137,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 134,674 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 119,408 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 119,408 miles

Fuel pipe insecure cooler insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 100,401 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot cracked

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front and nsr wheels slight buckle

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 100,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot cracked

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front and nsr wheels slight buckle

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 73,030 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 73,030 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 50,003 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 50,003 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing bold on outer edge

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 45,153 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2014 39,204 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 39,204 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 33,774 miles

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

n/s rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

o/s rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 12 Apr 2013 33,774 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

o/s rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 25 Apr 2012 29,478 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Apr 2011 25,070 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2010 18,342 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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FB07 BXR is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FB07 BXR, 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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FB07 BXR is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 April 2007.

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