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HK07 ZGU

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

258,660 mi
Last recorded258,660 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK07 ZGU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 258,660 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

nearside front headlamp lens slightly damagrd

Fail 15 Jan 2019 258,660 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

nearside front headlamp lens slightly damagrd

Pass 18 May 2018 249,902 miles

Air box intake pipe and engine cover missing

Both front windscreen wiper blades smear but not quite to point of failure

Both rear tyre have uneven wear(stepping)on inner edges

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)

Offside rear wheel has a slight bind when spun by hand

Rear brake application uneven but not to point of failure, advise inspection/repair

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2018 249,902 miles

Air box intake pipe and engine cover missing

Both front windscreen wiper blades smear but not quite to point of failure

Both rear tyre have uneven wear(stepping)on inner edges

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear wheel has a slight bind when spun by hand

Rear brake application uneven but not to point of failure, advise inspection/repair

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2017 228,321 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2017 228,319 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 213,993 miles

Movement in both front suspension arm bushes.

Rear number plate damaged.

Pass 9 May 2015 193,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front & rear tyres wearing low on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2014 167,951 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Apr 2013 136,294 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 92,630 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 92,602 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 50,289 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 15,390 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 ZGU is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZGU, 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 ZGU registered?

HK07 ZGU is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 July 2007.

Is HK07 ZGU safe to buy?

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