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SY07 MFX

2007 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,342 mi
Last recorded102,342 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY07 MFX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 102,342 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 102,342 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 94,293 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 85,396 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 75,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 62,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tow bar electrics advise need checked poss bad earth

Fail 28 Feb 2012 62,269 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tow bar electrics advise need checked poss bad earth

Pass 8 Feb 2011 50,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre brake lamp not working

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 8 Feb 2011 50,098 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

centre brake lamp not working

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 5 Mar 2010 39,421 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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SY07 MFX is a 2007 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SY07 MFX, 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

How do I check the history of SY07 MFX?

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What year was SY07 MFX registered?

SY07 MFX is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is SY07 MFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY07 MFX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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