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LIL 7254

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

76,528 mi
Last recorded76,528 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 7254
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 76,528 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 76,528 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on minimum standard (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 73,387 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 73,347 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 67,669 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 62,899 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 58,646 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 56,074 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 50,955 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 45,586 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 45,586 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 39,730 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear park brake cable tube slightly corroded

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 2mm & low on edges

Nearside rear brake pads approx. 70% worn

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2017 39,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear park brake cable tube slightly corroded

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 2mm & low on edges

Nearside rear brake pads approx. 70% worn

Offside Front tyre worn very low on outer edge (close to cord)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine oil on min level

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2016 32,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75-80% WORN (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7 MM OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 30,653 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 20,416 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 20,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 20,331 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2015 20,331 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 19,557 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 18,856 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2011 16,968 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 15,610 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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LIL 7254 is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2007 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 80,924 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LIL 7254, 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 LIL 7254 registered?

LIL 7254 is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 September 2007.

Is LIL 7254 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIL 7254 shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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