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OV07 DMU

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,316 mi
Last recorded109,316 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV07 DMU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 109,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Outer Edge. Also Has Slight Damage/Wear To Outer Sidewall. Screw In Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing Mirror Glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Outer Edge. Also Has Slight Damage To Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 109,292 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Outer Edge. Also Has Slight Damage/Wear To Outer Sidewall. Screw In Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing Mirror Glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Outer Edge. Also Has Slight Damage To Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 105,920 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS&OS (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 105,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS&OS (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 102,912 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS&OS (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS&OS (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS&OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 101,134 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 96,842 miles

front tyres approx 2.5-3.5 mm centre tread depth

Fail 19 Jul 2021 96,841 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust clamp corroded away/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust mounting corroded away/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front tyres approx 2.5-3.5 mm centre tread depth

Pass 16 Jul 2020 92,317 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2019 89,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under body component corrosion

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 17 Jul 2019 89,561 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Fuel hose insecure diesel fuel cooler (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under body component corrosion

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 25 Jul 2018 85,092 miles

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 78,555 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under body panels fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2017 78,392 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

under body panels fitted

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 69,021 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres getting low

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2016 68,794 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres getting low

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2015 56,118 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 41,946 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 39,902 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 36,300 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 31,522 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 23,983 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 DMU is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DMU, 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 DMU registered?

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

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