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YM07 FWY

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

136,840 mi
Last recorded136,840 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM07 FWY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 136,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Repaired out case missing . Works as required (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 136,479 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

TPMS light is on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 128,037 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt locking unit plastic cover missing.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

T.P.M. light ON

plastic sill and underbody covers fitted so full inspection of some components not possible.

Fail 4 Sep 2018 128,033 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light ON (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear seat belt locking unit plastic cover missing.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

T.P.M. light ON

plastic sill and underbody covers fitted so full inspection of some components not possible.

Pass 7 Aug 2017 115,752 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 115,752 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault reset lamp (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 110,772 miles

Centre exhaust bracket temporary secured

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre tread stepped

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 110,772 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Centre exhaust bracket temporary secured

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre tread stepped

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 108,210 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 108,198 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center mounting (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2015 92,610 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 73,974 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 59,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 59,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 49,410 miles

Front pads getting low

Nearside front tyre worn inside edge

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 27 Aug 2010 33,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 33,529 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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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YM07 FWY is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YM07 FWY, 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 YM07 FWY registered?

YM07 FWY is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 August 2007.

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