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NC07 DVP

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

151,113 mi
Last recorded151,113 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC07 DVP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 151,113 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 136,866 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 136,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury edge of wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated bald on inner edge of the tyre (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 125,520 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 116,425 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 107,501 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 107,501 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 99,473 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear suspension arm, inner bushes perished

Fail 31 Oct 2018 99,473 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

front brake discs corroded

rear suspension arm, inner bushes perished

Pass 2 Nov 2017 92,029 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 92,029 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/r brake disc showing signs of being overheated

Pass 8 Nov 2016 84,639 miles

both rear suspension arm bushes perished

Fail 8 Nov 2016 84,639 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 4 Nov 2015 77,546 miles

Front wiper blades starting to smear

Fail 4 Nov 2015 77,546 miles

Front wiper blades starting to smear

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 69,120 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 69,120 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 56,580 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 56,580 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 44,304 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 38,081 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 32,216 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 32,216 miles

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

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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NC07 DVP is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NC07 DVP, 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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NC07 DVP is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 May 2007.

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