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VA07 WVZ

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,561 mi
Last recorded125,561 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 125,561 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre misshapen on inner edge.

Fail 20 Jul 2023 125,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre misshapen on inner edge.

Pass 15 Jul 2022 118,979 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel damage

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

TPMS light on

Fail 15 Jul 2022 118,957 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel damage

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

TPMS light on

Pass 8 Jul 2021 105,415 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 105,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 96,452 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs corrode/pitted/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 92,968 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 92,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 90,475 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 87,720 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 87,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 83,440 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven and close to limit inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2016 83,440 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven and close to limit inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2015 73,155 miles

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

front offside tyre worn inner edge

rear tyres uneven wear inner edges

Pass 26 Jul 2014 62,484 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 53,300 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 43,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2011 34,944 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 26,353 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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VA07 WVZ is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WVZ, 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 VA07 WVZ registered?

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

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