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SX07 BZD

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,821 mi
Last recorded112,821 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX07 BZD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 112,821 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 112,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted PADS/DISCS INCORRECT SIZE (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened SWING ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 110,455 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 110,455 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 107,881 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 107,852 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Spring Well Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 105,545 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 101,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 96,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 92,857 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 88,047 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 88,035 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 82,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall but not exposing cord or ply

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 26 Jul 2017 82,225 miles

Offside Front 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 Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall but not exposing cord or ply

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 27 Jul 2016 76,997 miles

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 23 Jul 2015 72,198 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 72,198 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 67,025 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2014 67,025 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 63,461 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2012 60,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 50,255 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 35,221 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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SX07 BZD is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SX07 BZD, 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 BZD registered?

SX07 BZD is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 July 2007.

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