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DE07 DWL

2007 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,969 mi
Last recorded164,969 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE07 DWL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 164,969 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 142,208 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 137,457 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Sep 2022 133,486 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2021 132,135 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 128,822 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 127,259 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 125,073 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 125,063 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 122,128 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 114,975 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 114,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 105,737 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 96,071 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges - tread not as deep as centre

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Observations only - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Floor pan covers fitted. Sill covers fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 96,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges - tread not as deep as centre

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Observations only - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Floor pan covers fitted. Sill covers fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 80,901 miles

n/s/r tyre wear inner edge.

observation only - plastic sill covers. full floor pan covers, partial wheel arch liners front and rear all in place at time of test.

Fail 30 Aug 2012 70,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

observation only - plastic sill covers, full wheel arch liners and full floor pan covers fitted.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 70,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

observation only - plastic sill covers, full wheel arch liners and full floor pan covers fitted.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 56,796 miles

air bag light "on"

front tyres worn on inner edges 2mm

observation only - sill covers, partial floor covers, engine undertray and full inner wheel arch covers fitted.

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 30 Jul 2010 40,246 miles

These are observations and do not require attention: All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted. Full floor pan covers fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

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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DE07 DWL is a 2007 Seat Altea 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 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 DE07 DWL, 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.

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What year was DE07 DWL registered?

DE07 DWL is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 April 2007.

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