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SM07 JVZ

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,434 mi
Last recorded95,434 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM07 JVZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 95,434 miles

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front wing corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2023 90,717 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 90,717 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 thick black smoke (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 85,761 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 85,758 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 81,517 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 78,582 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 78,582 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 73,861 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 73,861 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 68,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60-70 % worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 68,796 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking calliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60-70 % worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 64,815 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 64,185 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 58,358 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 58,358 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 51,961 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 44,968 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 39,196 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 32,286 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 26,242 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 20,215 miles

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

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

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 JVZ is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SM07 JVZ, 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 SM07 JVZ registered?

SM07 JVZ is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 March 2007.

Is SM07 JVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM07 JVZ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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