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YL07 SZX

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,215 mi
Last recorded98,215 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 SZX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 98,215 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 May 2017 98,215 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 90,670 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 83,898 miles

Screw in offside front tyre.

Pass 14 May 2014 73,171 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 May 2013 63,081 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 63,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 56,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jul 2011 46,827 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 33,205 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil on min

Pass 18 Jun 2010 33,205 miles

oil on min

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 SZX is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SZX, 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 SZX registered?

YL07 SZX is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 July 2007.

Is YL07 SZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL07 SZX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL07 SZX have outstanding finance?

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