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OV07 DLE

2007 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

64,896 mi
Last recorded64,896 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV07 DLE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 64,896 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 63,256 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 62,640 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 62,302 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 61,850 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 61,302 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs are pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 61,302 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs are pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs have inner face corrosion build up (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2019 54,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner/outer edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges approx 2mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc red sign of binding possible may need caliper (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 54,040 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure fitted wrong not seated at top mount correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring insecure fitted wrong not seated at top mount correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner/outer edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges approx 2mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc red sign of binding possible may need caliper (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 48,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 48,241 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 42,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge wear

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 42,206 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear tyres inner edge wear

Pass 25 Jun 2016 36,303 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm further on the inner edge (205/55/16) (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads look approx 75% worn

front wiper slight smear windscreen

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2015 31,107 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 11 Jul 2014 25,469 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 24,974 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 24,967 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 23,594 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 22,316 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 20,176 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 18,358 miles

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 DLE is a 2007 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DLE, 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 DLE registered?

OV07 DLE is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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