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SY07 XSE

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,744 mi
Last recorded92,744 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY07 XSE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 92,744 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 92,743 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 88,303 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 80,314 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 80,310 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 80,301 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 68,766 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside rear outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

offside rear coil spring upper rubber seat missing but coil spring not insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2018 60,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 60,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 56,417 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 52,118 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 52,118 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 48,321 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 48,321 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 43,555 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 39,192 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 33,145 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 33,145 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 26,980 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 21,930 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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SY07 XSE is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red 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 XSE, 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 XSE registered?

SY07 XSE is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 April 2007.

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