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OE07 HYX

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

134,848 mi
Last recorded134,848 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE07 HYX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 134,848 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 134,848 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer tread tear/ cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 6 Jul 2017 122,466 miles

Front Lower lower windscreen has a large crack, but not within swept area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre outer edges bald (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2017 122,466 miles

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

Front Lower lower windscreen has a large crack, but not within swept area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre outer edges bald (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2016 110,486 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped both sides on inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorated on outer skin

full plastic under trays

Pass 27 Jun 2015 101,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2014 89,212 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 89,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 72,306 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 72,306 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 63,237 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 59,914 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 59,914 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)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 53,485 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 53,485 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 44,413 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 44,413 miles

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

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 HYX is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 OE07 HYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE07 HYX registered?

OE07 HYX is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 June 2007.

Is OE07 HYX safe to buy?

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