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HK07 VZB

2007 Seat Altea

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,418 mi
Last recorded139,418 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK07 VZB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2021 139,418 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre Bracket Detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 134,649 miles

Centre exhaust mount detached(corrosion)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel tight to turn by hand

Secondary bonnet catch seized

Fail 13 Nov 2020 134,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust mount detached(corrosion)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel tight to turn by hand

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

Secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 21 Jun 2019 129,491 miles

Bonnet secondary(safety)catch ineffective

Centre exhaust mount detached(corrosion)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

poor repair to rearmost exhaust mount bracket

Pass 1 Jun 2018 124,788 miles

Both wipers poor clearing

Central Exhaust bracket detached(corrosion)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust bracket poorly repaired(loose)

Secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 22 Jun 2017 119,994 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 119,853 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 107,763 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

hand brake performance just ok

offside rear shockabsorber leaking, just ok

Pass 15 Jun 2015 95,527 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 95,527 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 84,549 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 84,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 72,682 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 72,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 58,386 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 58,386 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 42,006 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 24,042 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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HK07 VZB is a 2007 Seat Altea in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HK07 VZB, 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 HK07 VZB registered?

HK07 VZB is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 June 2007.

Is HK07 VZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK07 VZB shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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