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YD07 UPJ

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

156,247 mi
Last recorded156,247 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD07 UPJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 156,247 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 146,853 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone middle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 139,429 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2017 128,155 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 117,233 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 117,225 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2015 103,646 miles

n/s driveshaft boot clip loose

Pass 9 May 2014 83,027 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 82,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2014 82,399 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2013 70,553 miles

airbag light on

Fail 27 Feb 2013 70,550 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

airbag light on

Pass 29 Feb 2012 62,959 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 55,230 miles

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

Front brake disc inner faces scored

Pass 26 Mar 2010 46,678 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 45,778 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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YD07 UPJ is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YD07 UPJ, 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 YD07 UPJ registered?

YD07 UPJ is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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