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NU07 XLH

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,468 mi
Last recorded124,468 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU07 XLH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 124,468 miles

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 112,658 miles

all tyres worn close to limit

Fail 24 Jan 2019 112,545 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Central (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All tyres wearing on inner edges

Both front shock absorbers weak ? Very little damping effect

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 103,373 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Cover (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Cover (5.2.4a)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 103,355 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Cover (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Cover (5.2.4a)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 93,860 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 93,860 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 85,238 miles

Offside Rear o/s/r parking brake performance low.

Fail 1 Apr 2016 85,238 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear o/s/r parking brake performance low.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 76,036 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 76,036 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Advise wheel alignment.

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2014 60,901 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 60,901 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 49,820 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 49,806 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 39,934 miles

Advise o/s/f & n/s/f brake disc`s corroded on inner face`s.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 30,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear centre seat belt cover missing belt stalk slight bent - seat belt still works advise attension

slight corrosion brake discs - unable to fully check pads discs

unable to fully check rear springs

Pass 31 Mar 2010 18,431 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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NU07 XLH is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NU07 XLH, 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 NU07 XLH registered?

NU07 XLH is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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