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FX07 VJM

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,659 mi
Last recorded147,659 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX07 VJM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 147,659 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s hubs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 147,604 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative warning light on (7.1.5 (c))

Front Coil spring fractured or broken o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s hubs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 141,694 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 30 May 2019 141,693 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pads delaminated (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting missing ball joint bolt (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 138,050 miles

under-body surface corrosion also on brake & suspension parts

Fail 26 Feb 2018 138,011 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective airbag warning light on. (5.4.1)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

under body surface corrosion

Pass 10 May 2017 133,965 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 4 May 2017 133,948 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective warning light on. (5.4.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 9 Mar 2016 119,114 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 27 Feb 2016 118,567 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective warning lamp on. (5.4.1)

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 106,529 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 95,846 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 85,123 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 85,107 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 74,801 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 63,821 miles

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2010 47,634 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 VJM is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FX07 VJM, 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 VJM registered?

FX07 VJM is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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