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SJ07 XJN

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,190 mi
Last recorded151,190 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ07 XJN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 151,190 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 151,190 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 138,154 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 123,072 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 112,910 miles

slight roughness on n/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 17 Feb 2016 112,909 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

middle exhaust clamp broken

slight roughness on n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 4 Feb 2015 100,559 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 4 Feb 2015 100,559 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 24 Feb 2014 87,079 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 87,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 72,679 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 72,679 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 60,743 miles

n/s/f brake disc worn.

o/s/f brake disc worn.

Fail 15 Feb 2012 60,743 miles

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

n/s/f brake disc worn.

o/s/f brake disc worn.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 49,997 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 37,960 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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SJ07 XJN is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XJN, 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

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What year was SJ07 XJN registered?

SJ07 XJN is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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The MOT history for SJ07 XJN shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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