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SJ07 XKT

2007 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,431 mi
Last recorded120,431 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ07 XKT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 120,431 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 120,425 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 106,840 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 99,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

tyre pressure warning on

Fail 9 Jan 2019 99,484 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

tyre pressure warning on

Pass 11 Dec 2017 91,432 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 83,375 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 76,149 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 76,149 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 68,570 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 55,431 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 55,429 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 53,608 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 50,367 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 46,502 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 46,163 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 41,969 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 36,666 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 XKT is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XKT, 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 XKT registered?

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

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