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FP07 RHU

2007 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,003 mi
Last recorded123,003 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP07 RHU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 123,003 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2022 110,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 102,391 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 100,283 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2019 97,840 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2018 93,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2017 89,045 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 7 Aug 2017 89,045 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 5 Aug 2016 81,044 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 76,021 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 71,108 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 71,108 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 65,176 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 57,009 miles

Rear center seat belt not accessible as covered over !!!!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Apr 2012 57,008 miles

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

Rear center seat belt not accessible as covered over !!!!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Apr 2011 47,337 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 47,337 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 38,700 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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FP07 RHU is a 2007 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FP07 RHU, 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 FP07 RHU registered?

FP07 RHU is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 May 2007.

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