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DY07 DXV

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,116 mi
Last recorded157,116 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY07 DXV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 157,116 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 154,111 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 152,115 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 149,673 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 149,673 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 3 May 2022 148,956 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 147,786 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 146,421 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 132,148 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 122,193 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 107,712 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 107,712 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 96,533 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 82,176 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 82,176 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 73,086 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 64,989 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 62,099 miles

rear exhaust box corroded and the intermediate exhaust box retaining bracket corrroded

Pass 23 May 2011 53,423 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 40,699 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 40,320 miles

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

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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DY07 DXV is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DY07 DXV, 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 DY07 DXV registered?

DY07 DXV is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 May 2007.

Is DY07 DXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY07 DXV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY07 DXV have outstanding finance?

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