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OV07 DMO

2007 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,029 mi
Last recorded145,029 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV07 DMO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 145,029 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 117,286 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 117,286 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 109,625 miles

DPF light on

Engine light on

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 106,978 miles

Backbox outer casing corroding

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre on 3mm in places

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front lower arm front bush has slight play

Fail 12 Mar 2014 106,977 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Backbox outer casing corroding

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre on 3mm in places

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front lower arm front bush has slight play

Rear discs lipped

Pass 15 Mar 2013 90,722 miles

Condensation in O/S/F headlamp

Pass 28 Mar 2012 74,879 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 74,879 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 59,533 miles

Approx 4 to 5000 miles left on front pads

Front disks lipped

Fail 11 Mar 2011 59,533 miles

Approx 4 to 5000 miles left on front pads

Front disks lipped

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 43,000 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 DMO is a 2007 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OV07 DMO, 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 DMO registered?

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

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The MOT history for OV07 DMO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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