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SM07 GYY

2007 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,132 mi
Last recorded85,132 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM07 GYY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 85,132 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 78,927 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 73,697 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 73,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding WHEELBEARING NOT TESTED (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

N/S AND O/S FRONT BRAKE FERRULES CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS

N/S AND O/S FRONT, AND REAR DISCS DETERIORATING

N/S REAR TYRE CUT AROUND THE TREAD

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

REAR SUSPENSION CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS AT PARTS

TPMS LAMP ON

Pass 25 Jan 2018 71,973 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2018 71,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 67,143 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 63,223 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 63,223 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 57,986 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r brake dragging slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2014 52,570 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 45,287 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn more on inner edges

Fail 26 Mar 2013 45,283 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear tyres worn more on inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2012 38,148 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 31,519 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 25,663 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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SM07 GYY is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM07 GYY, 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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SM07 GYY is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 March 2007.

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