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DV56 VCM

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,869 mi
Last recorded91,869 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 VCM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2025 91,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing /holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing /holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

2 front shockers have corrosion

2 front wiper just in limit

2 rear brake disc have corrosion

covers under tray fitted

front /rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion

n/s/f tyre has bad cracks inner

o/s/f & n/s/f brake pipes have corrosion

o/s/f c v boot has damage

o/s/f has cracks

o/s/r & n/s/r tyre on limit /low on tread

rear cailper showing low effort

rear chassis has corrosion

rear sub frame and 2 lower arms have heavy corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2024 88,821 miles

2 front shocker body have corrosion

2 front wing has corrosion repair with tape

2 front wiper just in limit

2 rear brake disc have corrosion

front /rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion

n/s/r brake sticking

o/s/f & n/s/f inner wings have corrosion

rear chassis has corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2024 88,821 miles

2 front shocker body have corrosion

2 front wing has corrosion repair with tape

2 front wiper just in limit

2 rear brake disc have corrosion

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

front /rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion

n/s/r brake sticking

o/s/f & n/s/f inner wings have corrosion

rear chassis has corrosion

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached fuel system part loose (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 85,512 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

n/s/o/s rear chassis corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 May 2023 85,478 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

n/s/o/s rear chassis corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 May 2022 84,519 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault has been only reset

all rear brake pipes have been grease

covers /under trays fitted

front /rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion

hand brake has travel

n/s/f brake is sticking

o/s/f & n/s/f shocker have corrosion to body

o/s/f brake disc has corrosion on inner side

o/s/r brake sticking

rear brake disc have corrosion

rear brake plates have corrosion /loose

Fail 25 May 2022 84,519 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle /rear mounting broken /loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

all rear brake pipes have been grease

covers /under trays fitted

front /rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion

hand brake has travel

n/s/f brake is sticking

o/s/f & n/s/f shocker have corrosion to body

o/s/f brake disc has corrosion on inner side

o/s/r brake sticking

rear brake disc have corrosion

rear brake plates have corrosion /loose

Pass 5 May 2021 82,412 miles

2 front wiper blades just in limit

covers /under trays fitted

exhaust has corrosion

front /rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion

front rear brake disc have corrosion

front under tray slight loose

main brake pipes have corrosion

o/s/r brake back plate has corrosion

o/s/r brake caliper slight sticking just met limit on brake test

Fail 5 May 2021 82,412 miles

o/s/r brake back plate has corrosion

2 front wiper blades just in limit

Central Front Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light has been reset may come on again /off at time of mot (7.1.6 (a))

covers /under trays fitted

exhaust has corrosion

front /rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion

front rear brake disc have corrosion

front under tray slight loose

main brake pipes have corrosion

o/s/r brake caliper slight sticking just met limit on brake test

Pass 24 May 2019 71,092 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust heavy rusting

n/s/o/s front tyres worn inner edge

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 May 2018 57,605 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

o/s/front ferrules slight corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jun 2017 51,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front shocker heavy corrosion

Rear brake pipes greased cannot check for corrosion

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Jun 2017 51,361 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre heavy cracking in tread/outer edge

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre heavy cracking in tread /outer edge

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front shocker heavy corrosion

Offside Front tyre heavy cracking in tread /outer edge

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre heavy cracking in tread /outer edge

Rear brake pipes greased cannot check for corrosion

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jun 2016 46,490 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 46,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear springs are corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2015 42,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jan 2015 42,959 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 37,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2014 37,909 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 32,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 32,949 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 28,673 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 24,699 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 20,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DV56 VCM is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DV56 VCM, 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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DV56 VCM is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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