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FX07 VBJ

2007 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

121,083 mi
Last recorded121,083 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX07 VBJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 121,083 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2026 121,083 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 106,552 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 97,184 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2023 88,807 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 88,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 80,184 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 68,841 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 66,670 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2020 66,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 59,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 51,142 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 43,144 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 35,667 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 27,433 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 20,585 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 16,567 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 12,772 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 7,924 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 4,927 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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FX07 VBJ 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 85%.

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 FX07 VBJ, 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 FX07 VBJ registered?

FX07 VBJ is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 July 2007.

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