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WJ07 RFO

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,207 mi
Last recorded144,207 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ07 RFO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 144,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 144,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 139,540 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 139,521 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 132,647 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front drop link arms lower joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre buckle casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 132,643 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front drop link arms lower joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre buckle casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 122,907 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed servo hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

centre rear seatbelt buckle cover missing

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Nov 2021 122,907 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested due to dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose slightly chafed servo hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

centre rear seatbelt buckle cover missing

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2020 114,141 miles

Central Rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Offside Rear brake pipe swollen

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 19 Oct 2020 114,136 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Offside Rear brake pipe swollen

exhaust in poor condition

tyre pressure warning lamp is on

Pass 8 May 2019 105,686 miles

battery light on

both rear tyres worn on edges and perished

center rear seat belt stalk cover missing

exhaust system rusty

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Dec 2017 98,175 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 98,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 86,532 miles

Engine cover fitted at time of test.

Nearside front tyre below limit on inner edge.

Fail 17 Nov 2016 86,532 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Engine cover fitted at time of test.

Nearside front tyre below limit on inner edge.

Pass 19 Nov 2015 76,741 miles

Offside front tyre near limit.

Under trays fitted t time of test.

Fail 18 Nov 2015 76,674 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front tyre near limit.

Under trays fitted t time of test.

Fail 5 Nov 2014 71,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 71,202 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 64,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2014 64,689 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 54,744 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 45,652 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 37,728 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 27,013 miles

Nearside 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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WJ07 RFO is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 WJ07 RFO, 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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WJ07 RFO is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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