MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,831 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
rear heat shield insecure
surface corrosion across under body components
Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
rear heat shield insecure
surface corrosion across under body components
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
surface corrosion across rear underbody components
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
surface corrosion across rear underbody components
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
extensive undertrays fitted unable to carry out full underside inspections
nearside rear shock absorber leaking
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
extensive undertrays fitted unable to carry out full underside inspections
nearside rear shock absorber leaking
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre exhaust sleeve corroded
nearside rear exhaust bracket corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Seat Altea?
Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SY07 XRS is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 XRS, 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 SY07 XRS registered?
SY07 XRS is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 May 2007.
Is SY07 XRS safe to buy?
The MOT history for SY07 XRS shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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