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SJ07 VPA

2007 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

162,509 mi
Last recorded162,509 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ07 VPA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 162,509 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 156,819 miles

Steering system slightly rough in operation (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 154,476 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2020 154,476 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 149,977 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 149,814 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 144,400 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 144,390 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour black (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2017 137,953 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Hand brake cable outer cover broken

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Perished ()

Offside Rear Tyre perished 205/55/16

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

Pass 25 May 2016 128,810 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 119,976 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heat sheild above exhaust back box partly loose

Fail 18 May 2015 119,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heat sheild above exhaust back box partly loose

Pass 30 Apr 2014 108,904 miles

both front tyre treads 2-3mm

Fail 29 Apr 2014 108,904 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyre treads 2-3mm

Pass 17 Apr 2013 75,432 miles

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

o/s/r seat belt clasp caseing missing

Fail 17 Apr 2013 75,432 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nail n/s/r tyre on outer edge

o/s/r seat belt clasp caseing missing

Pass 5 Mar 2012 89,010 miles

Air bag light on.

Front inner disc pads low?

Slight binding on n/s rear brake.

Fail 5 Mar 2012 89,000 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight binding on n/s rear brake.

Air bag light on.

Front inner disc pads low?

Pass 12 Mar 2011 79,546 miles

Rear tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge.

Pass 18 Mar 2010 71,553 miles

Rear tyre at o/s wearing 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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SJ07 VPA is a 2007 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SJ07 VPA, 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 SJ07 VPA registered?

SJ07 VPA is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 March 2007.

Is SJ07 VPA safe to buy?

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