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YT07 EFM

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

97,004 mi
Last recorded97,004 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT07 EFM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 97,004 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 97,585 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 97,584 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 84,918 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 80,114 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 76,160 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 76,158 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 72,428 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 69,274 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 65,984 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 61,902 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 61,901 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 58,882 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 55,830 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 49,083 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 42,734 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 38,072 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 32,402 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 27,685 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 20,404 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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YT07 EFM is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YT07 EFM, 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 YT07 EFM registered?

YT07 EFM is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 March 2007.

Is YT07 EFM safe to buy?

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