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LJ07 CXD

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

140,136 mi
Last recorded140,136 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 CXD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 140,136 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 140,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2021 125,486 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 118,119 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2019 113,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres bald on inner edge

under-trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2018 108,174 miles

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

Oil leak ()

both front c.v gaiters slightly leaking grease

both rear tyres worn very low on inner edge

Fail 28 Feb 2018 108,174 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

both front c.v gaiters slightly leaking grease

both rear tyres worn very low on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2017 100,850 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres low on inner edge

nearside wiper smearing

offside rear brake sticking

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2017 100,850 miles

nearside wiper smearing

offside rear brake sticking

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear tyres low on inner edge

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2016 94,185 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 94,143 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 88,374 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust section

Fail 25 Feb 2015 88,374 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrosion to rear exhaust section

Pass 4 Mar 2014 81,434 miles

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

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2013 72,591 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2013 72,507 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 61,052 miles

engine cover missing

front tyre treads getting low

o/s/r tyre tread getting low

Fail 2 Mar 2012 61,052 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

engine cover missing

front tyre treads getting low

o/s/r tyre tread getting low

Fail 26 Feb 2011 45,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 45,560 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 29,282 miles

front wipers smearing screen, engine undertray fitted, rear brake discs corroded

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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LJ07 CXD is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LJ07 CXD, 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 LJ07 CXD registered?

LJ07 CXD is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 March 2007.

Is LJ07 CXD safe to buy?

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