CarVerify

Free Car Check

FV07 AOF

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,806 mi
Last recorded116,806 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV07 AOF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 116,806 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 116,772 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 111,623 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 111,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in two places ()

Pass 13 Mar 2018 105,446 miles

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

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

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

Under Shields Fitted To Vehicle.

Pass 16 Mar 2017 97,093 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 10 Mar 2016 90,151 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Axle set (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 90,147 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Axle set (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 82,894 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 72,427 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2014 72,411 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 63,949 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 63,949 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 51,990 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 37,837 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 22,422 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
Full Seat Altea reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FV07 AOF is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FV07 AOF, 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

How do I check the history of FV07 AOF?

You can check the full history of FV07 AOF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FV07 AOF registered?

FV07 AOF is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 April 2007.

Is FV07 AOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV07 AOF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV07 AOF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FV07 AOF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.