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DG07 WFA

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

189,691 mi
Last recorded189,691 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG07 WFA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2022 189,691 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wearing smooth inside and outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside edge waering smooth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 182,437 miles

Nearside Front Wing Corroded, but not likely to cause injury

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

Offside Front Wing Corroded, but not likely to cause injury

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 177,839 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 177,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 171,905 miles

Both front tyre bald on inner and outer edges

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 171,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Both front tyre bald on inner and outer edges

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 165,286 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 165,285 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Apr 2017 159,925 miles

Coolant leak side above gearbox at rear of engine ()

Fail 14 Apr 2017 159,925 miles

Coolant leak side above gearbox at rear of engine ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 154,646 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 5 Apr 2016 154,646 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear sleeve insecure (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on dash (5.4.2)

coolant level on minium level

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 9 Apr 2015 148,840 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre cracking between the tread and on 2.5mm in places.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 140,815 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking slight

Fail 26 Mar 2014 140,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 133,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 133,491 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 124,846 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 112,372 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 84,903 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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DG07 WFA is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DG07 WFA, 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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DG07 WFA is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 March 2007.

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