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TF07 JVK

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,138 mi
Last recorded111,138 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTF07 JVK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 111,138 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases severely corroded (6.1.2 (a))

diesel smoke emissions bordering on excessive

Fail 26 Jun 2020 111,138 miles

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

Offside Coil spring fractured or broken * DANGEROUS* (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases severely corroded (6.1.2 (a))

diesel smoke emissions bordering on excessive

Pass 30 May 2019 106,046 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 30 May 2019 106,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 100,960 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 100,137 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 85,005 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 77,650 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 77,096 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2014 77,096 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 61,921 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 50,025 miles

A/C not working. Rear washer not working. Engine oil low.

Fail 14 Aug 2012 50,022 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

A/C not working. Rear washer not working. Engine oil low.

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 44,817 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 44,788 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/S/F tyre,inner sidewall has a light cut,no ply/cords exposed.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 40,775 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 29,540 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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TF07 JVK is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TF07 JVK, 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 TF07 JVK registered?

TF07 JVK is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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