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EJ07 HAO

2007 Seat Altea XL

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,401 mi
Last recorded152,401 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea XL83,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 HAO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 152,401 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S & O/S both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mount held on clamp

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 148,589 miles

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

Nearside Front small stone chip on windscreen n/s lower

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

central exhaust mount deteriorating

central exhaust sleeve deteriorating

rear exhaust mount on n/s/r held on by metal wire

tpms light on

Fail 17 Oct 2024 148,587 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front small stone chip on windscreen n/s lower

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

central exhaust mount deteriorating

central exhaust sleeve deteriorating

rear exhaust mount on n/s/r held on by metal wire

tpms light on

Pass 8 Jul 2023 136,308 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 127,106 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 117,244 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2021 117,244 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2020 104,574 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 98,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most bush has close to excessive free play. Strong Advise. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Upper ball joint has free play. Strong Advise. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 98,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most bush has close to excessive free play. Strong Advise. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Upper ball joint has free play. Strong Advise. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Damaged. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 88,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear-most bush has slight free play. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 88,332 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken and damaged roll link (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2017 77,723 miles

hand brake cables deteriorating.

hand brake pivots on rear calipers not returning to stops when released.

n/s/r brake binding slightly.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 66,701 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 57,393 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 50,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 43,746 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 36,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2011 26,957 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 19,080 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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EJ07 HAO is a 2007 Seat Altea XL in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 83,224 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ07 HAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EJ07 HAO is a 2007 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 30 June 2007.

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