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SA07 VYR

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1604cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,600 mi
Last recorded97,600 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA07 VYR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,604cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 97,600 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 90,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front, both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 90,581 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 90,540 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front seat belt locking mechanism cover missing

windscreen wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 11 Feb 2016 85,498 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 85,492 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 85,436 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 84,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Naerside front seatbelt clip cover missing.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 75,528 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate cracked

nearside wing mirror casing broken

Fail 3 Mar 2014 75,353 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate cracked

nearside wing mirror casing broken

slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 4 Mar 2013 63,681 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 51,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2011 34,929 miles

n/s/r brake has slight bind

o/s/r brake has slight bind

rear brake discs slightly pitted & grooved

Pass 12 Mar 2010 25,595 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 25,473 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 VYR is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,604cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VYR, 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 SA07 VYR registered?

SA07 VYR is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 March 2007.

Is SA07 VYR safe to buy?

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