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OV07 CXE

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

172,450 mi
Last recorded172,450 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV07 CXE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 172,450 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 172,450 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 158,368 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 142,329 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 142,239 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 126,196 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 108,921 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 89,621 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 72,462 miles

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 24 May 2012 61,091 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 47,978 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 44,807 miles

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

n/s/r tyre close to limit on outside edge

Fail 14 Feb 2011 44,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre close to limit on outside edge

Pass 18 Feb 2010 35,246 miles

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

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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OV07 CXE is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 OV07 CXE, 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 OV07 CXE registered?

OV07 CXE is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 March 2007.

Is OV07 CXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV07 CXE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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