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OV07 CXR

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,095 mi
Last recorded142,095 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV07 CXR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 142,095 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S/F O/S/F (6.1.7 (g) (i))

N/S/R O/S/R outer wheel arches have surface corrosion

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 142,095 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S/F O/S/F (6.1.7 (g) (i))

N/S/R O/S/R outer wheel arches have surface corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 126,611 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 126,600 miles

Exhaust system insecure center camp corrded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 119,449 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

covers on under body

Pass 4 Aug 2021 114,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust 1st skin corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2020 111,715 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 108,575 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 1 Aug 2018 104,430 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 97,022 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 87,885 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 77,265 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 71,382 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 63,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jun 2012 54,623 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 45,798 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2011 45,798 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2010 37,738 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 37,722 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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 CXR is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 CXR, 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 CXR registered?

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

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