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YL07 DXD

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,489 mi
Last recorded99,489 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 DXD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 99,489 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under sealed

Fail 13 Feb 2025 99,227 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 96,202 miles

Front Suspension components corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2024 96,198 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Suspension components corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2023 91,152 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 83,827 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 83,827 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 80,356 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 80,355 miles

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

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

Front brake discs thin

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 76,631 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 76,630 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 72,184 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 72,184 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 66,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 60,344 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 52,377 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 52,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 45,158 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 42,306 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 38,583 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 32,236 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 25,715 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 19,074 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 DXD is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YL07 DXD, 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 YL07 DXD registered?

YL07 DXD is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 July 2007.

Is YL07 DXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL07 DXD shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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