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HK07 WAO

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,861 mi
Last recorded198,861 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK07 WAO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 198,861 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2022 198,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 174,641 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 158,943 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 148,857 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2018 137,227 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 2 May 2017 120,584 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 120,584 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 105,395 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2016 105,238 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven tyre wear and wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inside (4.1.E.1)

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

object removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 29 May 2015 90,266 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER BRAKE DISC PAD WORN TO MINIMUM REQUIRES REPLACEMNT

Pass 22 May 2014 78,304 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

oil level below minimum customer contacted before test oil level topped up

Fail 22 May 2014 78,304 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil level below minimum customer contacted before test oil level topped up

Pass 28 May 2013 65,908 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 65,738 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

REAR TYRES OUTER SIDES OF TREAD SEVERE CRACKS NEARLY TO CORDS

Pass 26 May 2012 52,959 miles

both rear tyres perishing on edges

Pass 26 May 2011 40,558 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 40,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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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HK07 WAO is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HK07 WAO, 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 HK07 WAO registered?

HK07 WAO is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 July 2007.

Is HK07 WAO safe to buy?

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