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RUI 1138

2007 Seat Altea

Red Other 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,992 mi
Last recorded101,992 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUI 1138
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 101,992 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 101,949 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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RUI 1138 is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RUI 1138, 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

How do I check the history of RUI 1138?

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What year was RUI 1138 registered?

RUI 1138 is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 August 2007.

Is RUI 1138 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUI 1138 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RUI 1138 have outstanding finance?

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