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OE07 HYA

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

216,777 mi
Last recorded216,777 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE07 HYA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 216,777 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 216,777 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 198,143 miles

Back box corroded

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 178,317 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Sep 2021 178,317 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 154,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 154,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 128,034 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F , N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

attention to the wheel alignment

Pass 4 May 2018 109,282 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both outer C/V boots splitting ,only just passed test ,recommend their replaced very soon

Pass 6 May 2017 96,483 miles

smell of fuel unable to detect a leak...under trays fitted,n/s cv boot splitting,oil leak,n/s/r shock absorber weeping

Pass 15 Apr 2016 88,281 miles

smell of fuel engine bay,under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2016 88,281 miles

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

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

smell of fuel engine bay,under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 76,937 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyres worn on edge

Pass 8 May 2014 67,699 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge,squeaking noise o/s/r wheel

Pass 1 Jun 2013 60,393 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 52,261 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and is just legal

Pass 28 May 2011 42,201 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 32,901 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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OE07 HYA is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OE07 HYA, 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 OE07 HYA registered?

OE07 HYA is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 June 2007.

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