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G8 OYC

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,314 mi
Last recorded133,314 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 OYC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 133,314 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 129,264 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 125,928 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 122,010 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 115,170 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 106,118 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 95,910 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 84,700 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 84,700 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 74,594 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 74,594 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 64,404 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 55,486 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 45,159 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 31,857 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 31,857 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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G8 OYC is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 G8 OYC, 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

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What year was G8 OYC registered?

G8 OYC is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 January 2007.

Is G8 OYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 OYC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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