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YJ07 GKB

2007 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,022 mi
Last recorded96,022 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ07 GKB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 96,022 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 95,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 95,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 95,801 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 94,972 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 91,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks in inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks in outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 91,307 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks in inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks in outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 88,266 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 85,316 miles

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Rear Tyres Perished Wearing Inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2017 82,008 miles

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

Rear Tyres Perished

Pass 21 Oct 2016 78,335 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 74,449 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 69,897 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 64,821 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 59,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2011 54,717 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 49,139 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 49,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 47,280 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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YJ07 GKB is a 2007 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YJ07 GKB, 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 YJ07 GKB registered?

YJ07 GKB is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 August 2007.

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The MOT history for YJ07 GKB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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