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SA07 EBC

2007 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

77,922 mi
Last recorded77,922 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA07 EBC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 77,922 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 73,312 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 73,312 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 68,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 68,661 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 65,684 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side and off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front shock absorbers slightly corroded

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near side and off side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust has a minor leak

Fail 7 Jun 2023 65,684 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side and off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front shock absorbers slightly corroded

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near side and off side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust has a minor leak

Fail 23 May 2023 65,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear rear subframe corroded

Pass 25 May 2022 61,235 miles

front discs corroded on inner edge

general corrosion to underside

oil level low

Fail 20 May 2022 60,982 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

front discs corroded on inner edge

general corrosion to underside

oil level low

Pass 11 May 2021 59,776 miles

HEAT SHIELD NOT SECURE BUT FIXED

sharp edge repaired to offside front

tyre pressure monitor lamp on

Fail 11 May 2021 59,776 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT AND REAR (6.1.2 (a))

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

HEAT SHIELD NOT SECURE BUT FIXED

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

sharp edge repaired to offside front

tyre pressure monitor lamp on

Pass 24 May 2020 58,131 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 53,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 6 Mar 2019 53,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Jan 2018 42,487 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 42,487 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 39,694 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 39,694 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 36,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

child seats fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2015 33,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o\s and n\s front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 13 Jan 2014 31,489 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 29,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2012 26,323 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 213,178 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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SA07 EBC is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SA07 EBC, 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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SA07 EBC is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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