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SM07 MWN

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

152,786 mi
Last recorded152,786 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM07 MWN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 152,786 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 152,761 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 142,372 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front bonnet damaged

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear subframe ,suspenion and chassie corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2019 142,314 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front bonnet damaged

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear subframe ,suspenion and chassie corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2017 133,663 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2017 133,663 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 125,223 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 125,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 115,728 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 115,728 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 95,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 95,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2014 74,534 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 73,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 64,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 54,432 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 16 Nov 2010 46,613 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 39,769 miles

both front shocker dust covers burst

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 12 Mar 2010 39,769 miles

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

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

both front shocker dust covers burst

tyre pressure warning light on

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 MWN is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MWN, 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 SM07 MWN registered?

SM07 MWN is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 March 2007.

Is SM07 MWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM07 MWN shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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