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RJ07 VGD

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,761 mi
Last recorded152,761 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ07 VGD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 152,761 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 152,096 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2021 152,093 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn N/s onlt 25/30% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2020 151,241 miles

Nearside Front Head light condensation

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2019 150,559 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess dog bone mount bush perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2019 150,550 miles

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

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))

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess dog bone mount bush perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2018 149,323 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 16 Dec 2017 145,106 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 139,606 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front SEAT BELT CLIP COVER BROKEN

Offside Rear 2X SEAT BELT CLIPS COVERS BROKEN

Oil leak TURBO RETURN PIPE ()

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL TYRES WORN UNEVEN / DAMAGE/STEPPING (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 139,606 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure FUEL COOLER (7.2.1)

Offside Front SEAT BELT CLIP COVER BROKEN

Offside Rear 2X SEAT BELT CLIPS COVERS BROKEN

Oil leak TURBO RETURN PIPE ()

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL TYRES WORN UNEVEN / DAMAGE/STEPPING (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 128,383 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 118,852 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2014 118,852 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2013 116,666 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 106,711 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 95,640 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 88,910 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 88,910 miles

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

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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RJ07 VGD is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RJ07 VGD, 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 RJ07 VGD registered?

RJ07 VGD is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 July 2007.

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