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OV07 YZW

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,553 mi
Last recorded120,553 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV07 YZW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 120,553 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder and central tread cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 120,552 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder and central tread cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 107,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 104,239 miles

Central Rear Lower seat belt catch cover missing but funktions ok

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear shocks feel soft

Fail 28 Oct 2023 104,239 miles

Central Rear Lower seat belt catch cover missing but funktions ok

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear shocks feel soft

Pass 7 Sep 2022 92,389 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 92,349 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 89,580 miles

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 27 Jan 2021 87,059 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 84,410 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 84,394 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 80,945 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly not severely. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 80,945 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 68,869 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 68,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 52,670 miles

Front tyres wearing low.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 36,000 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 32,687 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 29,398 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 25,579 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 21,307 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 16,901 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 16,888 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 YZW is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 YZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV07 YZW registered?

OV07 YZW is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 May 2007.

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The MOT history for OV07 YZW shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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