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DU07 WXA

2007 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

147,072 mi
Last recorded147,072 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU07 WXA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 147,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 147,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 139,639 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 139,639 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 133,294 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 123,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 123,963 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 116,210 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 108,633 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight edge wear

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 108,623 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slight edge wear

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside & nearside ()

Pass 30 Oct 2019 102,210 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Oct 2019 102,210 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jun 2018 92,462 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust gas via clamp minor leak

Offside Rear quarter panel damaged close to bumper

Fail 14 Jun 2018 92,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen incorrect image fit bulb back in location (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust gas via clamp minor leak

Offside Rear quarter panel damaged close to bumper

Pass 29 May 2017 81,235 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 74,034 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 67,187 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 60,966 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 54,954 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 54,954 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 46,325 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 37,870 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 27,329 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 WXA is a 2007 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU07 WXA registered?

DU07 WXA is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 March 2007.

Is DU07 WXA safe to buy?

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