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MD07 LJK

2007 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

86,758 mi
Last recorded86,758 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD07 LJK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 86,758 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 77,902 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside front Seat Child seat fitted

Offside Rear damaged

Fail 12 May 2023 77,902 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside front Seat Child seat fitted

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2022 66,919 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 5 May 2021 63,379 miles

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

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

rear axle components general corrosion

Fail 4 May 2021 63,379 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear axle components general corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2021 63,371 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick wheel binding also (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 55,599 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 55,599 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 52,097 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 52,097 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 52,097 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 49,394 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 49,392 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face worn (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 47,366 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 47,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 42,899 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 42,679 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 35,242 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 35,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 30,074 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 30,072 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 25,846 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 25,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 20,881 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 14,659 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Aug 2010 14,659 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MD07 LJK is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 MD07 LJK, 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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MD07 LJK is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 August 2007.

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