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YS07 XLP

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,322 mi
Last recorded155,322 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS07 XLP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 155,322 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 155,321 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2018 133,320 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 133,320 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 127,975 miles

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)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 127,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 122,392 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 122,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 108,286 miles

all four brake discs rusting on edges

both handbrake cables rusting

Pass 25 Jun 2014 95,558 miles

front and rear brake discs rusting on edges

Pass 26 Jun 2013 81,059 miles

rear exhaust box rusted

Fail 26 Jun 2013 81,059 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 18 Jun 2012 66,379 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 53,588 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 53,588 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 42,503 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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YS07 XLP is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YS07 XLP, 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 YS07 XLP registered?

YS07 XLP is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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