CarVerify

Free Car Check

YY07 ZBC

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

174,672 mi
Last recorded174,672 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY07 ZBC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 174,672 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front wing/arch corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 174,472 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front wing/arch corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 165,332 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cooler damp

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2021 165,331 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cooler damp

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2020 152,366 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 152,289 miles

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 135,907 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 135,666 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack arm slight play

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear O/S and N/S tyres miss shaped/stepped

Pass 13 Aug 2018 129,200 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 129,200 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working dip beam (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working high beab (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 117,691 miles

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

n/s/f, o/s/r, n/s/r tyres worn slightly on inside edges

Pass 26 Jul 2016 106,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 95,010 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front shocker dust cover insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2015 95,010 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front shocker dust cover insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2014 80,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 72,131 miles

eml on

Pass 26 Jul 2012 63,641 miles

Dents in both offside doors.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 56,464 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 46,191 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
Full Seat Altea reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YY07 ZBC is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YY07 ZBC, 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

How do I check the history of YY07 ZBC?

You can check the full history of YY07 ZBC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YY07 ZBC registered?

YY07 ZBC is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 August 2007.

Is YY07 ZBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY07 ZBC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YY07 ZBC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YY07 ZBC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.