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RF07 SNJ

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

193,532 mi
Last recorded193,532 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF07 SNJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 193,532 miles

EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Fail 6 Apr 2022 193,530 miles

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

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

EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 6 Feb 2021 188,383 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 173,360 miles

ENGINE AND VEHICLE UNDER TRAYS/COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Exhaust mounting defective CENTRE SECTION EXHAUST MOUNTING CORRODED BADLY (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin PADS WEARING THIN AND WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN DOWN VERY LOW ON INSIDE PART OF TREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

REAR SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION AND CORRODED AND OUTER LAYER IS FLAKING OFF

Pass 27 Jun 2018 150,877 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged On inside part of tread uneven wear. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 129,710 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

undersheilds fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2017 129,707 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

undersheilds fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2016 118,365 miles

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

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

undersheilds fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2015 104,848 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2015 104,845 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 92,086 miles

both sides front and n/s rear tyres worn

Pass 8 Jun 2013 78,768 miles

front pads getting low.

Fail 11 Jun 2012 64,914 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 64,914 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 50,654 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

chips in screen

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre on the wear bands

Pass 7 Jun 2010 35,995 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 35,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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RF07 SNJ 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 70.6%.

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 RF07 SNJ, 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 RF07 SNJ registered?

RF07 SNJ is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 June 2007.

Is RF07 SNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF07 SNJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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