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DU07 WVV

2007 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,179 mi
Last recorded146,179 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU07 WVV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 146,179 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine - Max 1.0 - Avg 1.87 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened - Longevity reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured - NS/OS (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 139,807 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - NS/OS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 133,763 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 133,707 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 123,862 miles

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

rust slight corrosion to, suspension, body and chassis items

Pass 16 Aug 2022 112,637 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Severely corroded and likely to become detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer heavily corroded, 1 hanger likely to become detached, small leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 112,612 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Severely corroded and likely to become detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer heavily corroded, 1 hanger likely to become detached, small leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 105,397 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 24 Aug 2021 105,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2020 100,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 100,155 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 95,436 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 87,877 miles

outer casing of rear silencer corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2018 87,877 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

outer casing of rear silencer corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2017 76,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 66,143 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 59,576 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 54,396 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 47,888 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 41,202 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 32,443 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 24,560 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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DU07 WVV is a 2007 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DU07 WVV, 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 DU07 WVV registered?

DU07 WVV is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 March 2007.

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