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TF07 VJZ

2007 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,781 mi
Last recorded150,781 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTF07 VJZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 150,781 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 150,781 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 150,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2017 143,934 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 135,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 7 Oct 2016 135,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2015 121,764 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 121,444 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 107,376 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 94,608 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 94,608 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 79,751 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2011 64,990 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 64,990 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 53,768 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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TF07 VJZ is a 2007 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VJZ, 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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TF07 VJZ is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 July 2007.

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