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FH07 LSF

2007 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

165,800 mi
Last recorded165,800 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH07 LSF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 165,800 miles

advise both rear tyres

advise rear park brake travel and performance

Fail 9 Feb 2019 165,800 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

advise both rear tyres

advise rear park brake travel and performance

Pass 7 Feb 2018 151,706 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 151,706 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 151,621 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2017 137,509 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 137,445 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Central Rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Offside Rear wheel stiff when rotated by hand

Pass 5 Feb 2016 125,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 111,817 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 111,817 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 100,266 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 100,264 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 91,811 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 91,811 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 80,457 miles

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

Front discs worn

Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged but no bulge

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

Rear discs worn

Fail 15 Feb 2012 80,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front discs worn

Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged but no bulge

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

Rear discs worn

Pass 3 Jun 2011 75,617 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 70,959 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 68,902 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 68,802 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FH07 LSF is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FH07 LSF, 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 FH07 LSF registered?

FH07 LSF is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 6 June 2007.

Is FH07 LSF safe to buy?

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