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SJ07 XKY

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,433 mi
Last recorded141,433 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 141,433 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 134,210 miles

n/s/f top strut mount getting tight

Fail 21 Dec 2016 134,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

n/s/f top strut mount getting tight

Pass 19 Jan 2016 122,567 miles

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

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

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust silencer corrosion

under-tray fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2015 108,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 31 Jan 2014 92,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Apr 2013 84,541 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2013 83,971 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 83,971 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 80,205 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 80,205 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 74,512 miles

slight fraying on offside front seat belt

Fail 11 Jan 2011 74,499 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake discs corroded and worn

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight fraying on offside front seat belt

Pass 11 Mar 2010 66,895 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 XKY is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XKY, 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 XKY registered?

SJ07 XKY is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 March 2007.

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