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YC07 GVZ

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,901 mi
Last recorded150,901 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 GVZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 150,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damage

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

Fail 23 May 2019 150,900 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damage

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 112,782 miles

both rear tyres are wearing uneven on inner edges of tread

Fail 19 Apr 2017 112,768 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres are wearing uneven on inner edges of tread

Pass 29 Mar 2016 100,544 miles

PARKING BRAKE PASSED TEST BUT REQUIRES ATTENTION TO NEAR SIDE

SMALL HOLE IN CV BOOT

Pass 18 Mar 2015 884,445 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 88,405 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 77,047 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2013 70,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Pass 30 Mar 2012 60,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Apr 2011 52,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Apr 2010 42,193 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YC07 GVZ is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc 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 YC07 GVZ, 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 YC07 GVZ registered?

YC07 GVZ is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is YC07 GVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC07 GVZ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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