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YKZ 3842

2007 Seat Altea Reference TDI

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,410 mi
Last recorded102,410 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKZ 3842
MakeSeat
ModelAltea Reference TDI
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 102,410 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 102,401 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 97,303 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 90,914 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 90,655 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 84,503 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 84,306 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 75,893 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 75,810 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 71,104 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 60,778 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea Reference TDI?

Based on 927 MOT tests across 197 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,392
Miles/Year
197
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
coil spring incomplete 3
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2
Stop lamp not working 1
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YKZ 3842 is a 2007 Seat Altea Reference TDI in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

The most common reason a Seat Altea Reference TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YKZ 3842, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YKZ 3842?

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What year was YKZ 3842 registered?

YKZ 3842 is a 2007 Seat Altea Reference TDI, first registered on 30 October 2007.

Is YKZ 3842 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKZ 3842 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YKZ 3842 have outstanding finance?

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