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YT07 EFS

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

54,618 mi
Last recorded54,618 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 54,618 miles

OIL LEAKS AT ENGINE

Fail 20 Mar 2023 54,618 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

OIL LEVEL LOW ,LEAKS AT ENGINE

Pass 15 Mar 2022 51,040 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 51,040 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

OIL & WATER LEVELS LOW. EXTENSIVE OIL LEAKS.

Pass 24 Mar 2021 45,661 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box breaking up

screen wipers worn

Fail 23 Mar 2021 45,661 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 1.00 ppm (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

screen wipers worn

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box breaking up

Pass 20 Mar 2020 42,229 miles

BOTH No PLATE LIGHTS INSECURE. EXTENSIVE OIL LEAKS.

Fail 19 Mar 2020 42,229 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BOTH No PLATE LIGHTS INSECURE. EXTENSIVE OIL LEAKS.

Pass 13 Mar 2019 37,354 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 37,354 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 32,780 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 32,780 miles

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

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND AT BOTH REAR WHEELS

Pass 8 Mar 2017 26,728 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 26,728 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 22,164 miles

n/s/f tire outer sidewall perished

under body covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2015 21,279 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 21,279 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 20,451 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 20,451 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 19,571 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 18,861 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 18,861 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 17,938 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2010 14,559 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 EFS is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YT07 EFS, 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 EFS registered?

YT07 EFS is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 March 2007.

Is YT07 EFS safe to buy?

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