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SY07 MHL

2007 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

149,853 mi
Last recorded149,853 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 149,853 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 149,849 miles

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength STRUT MOUNT AREA BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 149,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength shocker top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 149,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 139,989 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 139,989 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 132,670 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 127,086 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 127,086 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 121,427 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2017 121,426 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2016 114,215 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 107,150 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

centre brake light not working

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken[still supported] and rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

engine under tray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

unable to see nearside and offside sills[under plastic covers]

under trays fitted front to rear not allowing for full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Feb 2015 97,975 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust tail box slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 89,186 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 89,186 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 77,444 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 64,604 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 53,177 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted

front number plate damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2010 38,810 miles

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

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

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)

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 MHL is a 2007 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MHL, 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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SY07 MHL is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 March 2007.

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