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WJ07 UAB

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

104,559 mi
Last recorded104,559 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 104,559 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 104,559 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust joint leaking......... (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits C/O very high out of limits 0.91 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both front aims very high......... (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside front Drop link worn and poor condition/split dust covers...... (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Heavy bind........... (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

TPMS lamp showing fault........

Pass 19 Feb 2021 97,119 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure warning light on (pre 2012)

Fail 12 Feb 2021 97,116 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure warning light on (pre 2012)

Pass 12 Feb 2020 92,355 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 92,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2019 86,029 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 78,411 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 78,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 70,848 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 63,369 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 63,369 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 55,155 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 55,155 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 47,194 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 22 Feb 2013 39,878 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 39,878 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 32,934 miles

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 26,294 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 26,294 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 19,548 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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WJ07 UAB is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UAB, 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 WJ07 UAB registered?

WJ07 UAB is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 March 2007.

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