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VK07 TFA

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1604cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,312 mi
Last recorded139,312 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK07 TFA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,604cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 139,312 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 139,312 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 122,118 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 102,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 102,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 86,642 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2013 74,301 miles

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

both rear tyres on wear limit

exhaust back box starting to fall apart

Pass 1 Aug 2012 60,709 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 49,549 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 49,549 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 46,088 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 35,495 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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VK07 TFA is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,604cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK07 TFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK07 TFA registered?

VK07 TFA is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is VK07 TFA safe to buy?

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