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YL07 CPN

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,496 mi
Last recorded186,496 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 CPN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 186,496 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 172,781 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 162,752 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 154,047 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 144,617 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 144,616 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wipers smearing

Pass 2 Aug 2019 135,969 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 135,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

diesel heater insecure

Pass 3 Aug 2018 126,661 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 126,661 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 117,347 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 14 Jul 2017 117,347 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

reversing lights not working

Pass 15 Jul 2016 109,773 miles

NSF OSF tyres wearing on edges

NSR OSR springs corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2016 109,773 miles

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

NSF OSF Brakes fluctuating slightly

NSF OSF tyres wearing on edges

NSR OSR springs corroded

OSR disc appears to have overheated at some point

Pass 27 Jul 2015 101,792 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 89,837 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 79,670 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 65,256 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 49,520 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly uneven on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2010 37,490 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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YL07 CPN is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YL07 CPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL07 CPN registered?

YL07 CPN is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 August 2007.

Is YL07 CPN safe to buy?

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