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GR07 BHL

2007 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,170 mi
Last recorded152,170 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR07 BHL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 152,170 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 139,672 miles

Nearside Front service brake slightly binding

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 132,817 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 132,817 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing, sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions 'Inside' marking facing outwards (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 111,462 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 111,303 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 89,281 miles

205 / 55 / 16 tyres fitted

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lenses (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 88,673 miles

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

205 / 55 / 16 tyres fitted

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lenses (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 65,784 miles

205 / 55 / 16 tyres fitted

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lenses (1.7.5a)

Sill & inner wheel arch & underbody covers fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2016 65,784 miles

205 / 55 / 16 tyres fitted

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Both (1.8)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lenses (1.7.5a)

Sill & inner wheel arch & underbody covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 44,105 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 40,955 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2014 40,955 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 34,778 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 30,014 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 23,928 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 18,255 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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GR07 BHL is a 2007 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GR07 BHL, 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 GR07 BHL registered?

GR07 BHL is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 June 2007.

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