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MT07 YDL

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,387 mi
Last recorded159,387 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT07 YDL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 159,387 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front very close to limit 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Intercooler pipe leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 153,121 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs excessive lipped/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shock absorbers corroded on front axle (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2020 153,121 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs excessive lipped/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shock absorbers corroded on front axle (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2019 142,379 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 142,379 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 132,024 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 132,024 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 121,781 miles

Offside Rear Worn on the inner edge

Fail 29 Jun 2017 121,870 miles

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

Offside Rear Worn on the inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2016 113,792 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 105,275 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 97,068 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 97,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine cover missing

front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 28 Jun 2013 85,980 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 73,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 59,894 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 46,548 miles

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

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

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

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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MT07 YDL is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MT07 YDL, 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 MT07 YDL registered?

MT07 YDL is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 June 2007.

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