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H3 BNR

2007 Seat Altea XL

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,489 mi
Last recorded94,489 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea XL83,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 BNR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 94,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 94,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 92,855 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 92,852 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 89,599 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system: warning lamp on

Fail 1 Jun 2019 89,527 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system: warning lamp on

Pass 14 May 2018 87,314 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 May 2018 87,310 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 78,133 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 78,132 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 71,042 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 71,042 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 61,527 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 61,527 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 52,328 miles

advise offside front window not working

advise rear tyres cracking

Fail 14 Apr 2014 52,328 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise offside front window not working

advise rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2013 44,851 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 44,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 35,403 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 30,820 miles

CRACKING AROUND TREAD GROOVES ON REAR TYRES

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2010 23,176 miles

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

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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H3 BNR is a 2007 Seat Altea XL in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2007 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 83,224 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 XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H3 BNR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H3 BNR is a 2007 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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