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OW56 LDF

2007 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

138,222 mi
Last recorded138,222 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW56 LDF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 138,222 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 138,222 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 132,225 miles

Coil spring corroded all four front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general surface rust/corrosion to underbody and components

sill covers engine covers and under tray fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2024 128,041 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 124,928 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight exhaust leak from center exhaust

Pass 5 Dec 2022 119,007 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box before rear box (6.1.2 (a))

front disc in poor condition

handbrake high needs adjustment

Pass 8 Dec 2021 113,184 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 113,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 105,752 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 99,713 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 88,282 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 79,201 miles

o/s/f cv gaiter worn

Pass 26 Nov 2016 67,421 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 57,841 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 50,805 miles

front brake discs are starting to get rusted on iner faces

rear pads are starting to get low

Fail 17 Nov 2014 50,805 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs are starting to get rusted on iner faces

rear pads are starting to get low

Pass 13 Dec 2013 44,700 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 41,375 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 31,813 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 31,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2010 20,094 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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OW56 LDF is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LDF, 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 OW56 LDF registered?

OW56 LDF is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 February 2007.

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