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NU07 YCV

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,207 mi
Last recorded148,207 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 148,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 148,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 139,588 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 139,588 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (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))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 134,137 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 131,467 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 127,471 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 112,087 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2018 102,231 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2017 90,748 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 90,748 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 85,956 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 77,113 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

exhaust heat sheild loose

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

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 25 Mar 2014 67,565 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 57,475 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system showing corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2012 47,932 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2011 31,136 miles

nearside rear number plate light dim and insecure

Pass 19 Mar 2010 19,155 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 YCV 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 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 NU07 YCV, 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 YCV registered?

NU07 YCV is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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