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SL07 VXR

2007 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,892 mi
Last recorded155,892 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL07 VXR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 155,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe entering rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged drivers stalk plastic shroud missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear suspension sub frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyes close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 155,892 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury both front wings holed sharp edges could cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer insecure centre clamp corroded and about to fall off rear mtg broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe entering rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged drivers stalk plastic shroud missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear suspension sub frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyes close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 145,706 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 145,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength macpherson strut mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Macpherson strut mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 131,301 miles

Exhaust mount broken but not affecting security of exhaust

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 119,502 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 111,160 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 100,024 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 88,348 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2013 88,348 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 83,356 miles

exhaust centre sleeve corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 83,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre sleeve corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 78,530 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2010 73,439 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 73,439 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 68,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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SL07 VXR is a 2007 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SL07 VXR, 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 SL07 VXR registered?

SL07 VXR is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 6 March 2007.

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