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SX07 BYY

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

141,517 mi
Last recorded141,517 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX07 BYY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 141,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 132,947 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

front plastic exhaust mount cracked

Pass 20 Dec 2023 124,502 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 120,756 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 118,376 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 115,971 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 113,057 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 109,485 miles

Parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 15 Aug 2017 103,966 miles

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met 16%

Pass 16 Aug 2016 94,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 94,957 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 84,391 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded/delaminating

rear tyres slight wear edges

Fail 27 Jul 2015 84,391 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres slight wear edges

handbrake lever travel slightly high

rear exhaust box corroded/delaminating

slight bind both rear brakes

Pass 28 Jul 2014 77,487 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r brake lag-24%

rear brakes "creak" in test rollers

rear exhaust box corroded/delaminating

Pass 9 Aug 2013 68,815 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded/delaminating

Fail 9 Aug 2013 68,815 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded/delaminating

slight bind/lag n/s/r brake

Pass 10 Aug 2012 62,438 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 62,438 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre worn low (3mm)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 56,373 miles

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

centre exhaust hanger insecure

n/s/f brake discs pitted

slight brake bind to rear brakes

Fail 27 Jul 2011 56,373 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/f brake discs pitted

slight brake bind to rear brakes

Pass 9 Jul 2010 38,256 miles

front discs slightly corroded

rear discs slightly corroded

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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SX07 BYY is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 SX07 BYY, 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 SX07 BYY registered?

SX07 BYY is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 July 2007.

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