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VA07 WPY

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,841 mi
Last recorded152,841 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA07 WPY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 152,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 152,820 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 146,727 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 146,725 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 135,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 135,709 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 120,504 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 102,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 102,340 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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 91,249 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 91,202 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 78,955 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 4 May 2012 65,657 miles

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 11 May 2011 55,156 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 55,156 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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VA07 WPY is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VA07 WPY, 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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VA07 WPY is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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