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PJ07 DYU

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1604cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,085 mi
Last recorded154,085 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ07 DYU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,604cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 154,085 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

corrosion on frames and suspension components

Fail 12 Feb 2026 154,085 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

corrosion on frames and suspension components

Pass 6 Feb 2025 141,481 miles

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

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both coil springs corroded

Rear number plate slight cracked

Fail 6 Feb 2025 141,479 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both coil springs corroded

Rear number plate slight cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2024 127,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 127,447 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

interior mirror insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2023 113,167 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 113,146 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 111,378 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 107,154 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 102,067 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 16 Feb 2016 96,221 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 88,662 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 83,304 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 76,241 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 73,183 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 73,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

boot lock inop

Pass 11 Mar 2010 53,872 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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PJ07 DYU is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,604cc petrol 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 PJ07 DYU, 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 PJ07 DYU registered?

PJ07 DYU is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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