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RN07 RTO

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,790 mi
Last recorded60,790 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN07 RTO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 60,790 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 60,680 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 55,663 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 55,448 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 48,087 miles

Nearside Front and offside front shock casings slighty corroded

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

nearside and offside undertrays fitted

rear exhaust outer skin shows signs of corrsion

Fail 16 May 2022 48,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front and offside front shock casings slighty corroded

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

nearside and offside undertrays fitted

rear exhaust outer skin shows signs of corrsion

Pass 14 May 2021 44,079 miles

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front and offside front shock casing slighty corroded

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 11 May 2021 44,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front and offside front shock casing slighty corroded

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 41,847 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 39,356 miles

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

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

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 11 May 2018 37,115 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres have badly perished and cracking sidewalls

Fail 11 May 2018 37,115 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres have badly perished and cracking sidewalls

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2017 35,082 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Fail 17 May 2017 35,082 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 14 May 2016 28,975 miles

front brake discs rear inner faces worn/corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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 RTO is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RN07 RTO, 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 RTO registered?

RN07 RTO is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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