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OW56 DXO

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,112 mi
Last recorded150,112 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW56 DXO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 150,112 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 139,261 miles

Backbox heatshield insecure

EML on

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Gearbox mounting worn

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 127,067 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 118,073 miles

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

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

engine management light on

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox mount (6.1.D.1a)

outer sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2016 118,073 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine management light on

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox mount (6.1.D.1a)

outer sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2015 105,543 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 83,612 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 68,557 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 54,142 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 54,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 40,960 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 40,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 34,992 miles

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

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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OW56 DXO is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OW56 DXO, 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 OW56 DXO registered?

OW56 DXO is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 January 2007.

Is OW56 DXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW56 DXO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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