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T31 RPM

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,767 mi
Last recorded131,767 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT31 RPM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 131,767 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 131,767 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 119,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 119,626 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 113,917 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at front started to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber slighter weaker in operation than n/s

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across cradle painted (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened cradle has surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides started to perish and crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 113,890 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at front started to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber slighter weaker in operation than n/s

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across cradle painted (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened cradle has surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides started to perish and crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 111,704 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Sep 2018 111,668 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Sep 2017 108,378 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test mount ()

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate slightly obscured with rear camera

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Sep 2016 104,222 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Sep 2015 101,397 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

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

slight misting oil from engine

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Sep 2014 98,689 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Sep 2013 90,335 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 90,335 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 69,564 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 58,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side and off side rear discs has slight corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2010 44,933 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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T31 RPM is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T31 RPM, 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 T31 RPM registered?

T31 RPM is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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