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RN07 EVT

2007 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,583 mi
Last recorded96,583 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN07 EVT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 96,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 on 3 mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 96,573 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 on 3 mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 92,401 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 90,865 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 90,859 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 88,661 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 87,169 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 85,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 83,330 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 83,330 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 80,935 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 78,487 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 76,861 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 75,088 miles

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

wipers poor

Pass 21 Jul 2015 70,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jul 2014 57,260 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)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 45,078 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 45,078 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 32,523 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 28,964 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 23,337 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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RN07 EVT is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RN07 EVT, 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 RN07 EVT registered?

RN07 EVT is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 July 2007.

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