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VK07 CWN

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

143,820 mi
Last recorded143,820 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK07 CWN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 143,820 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 143,818 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 143,664 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wing corroded

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 143,662 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wing corroded

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 142,743 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 142,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2023 135,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SPRING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIOATED

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 135,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SPRING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIOATED

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 130,712 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 130,697 miles

Fuel hose damaged from high pressure pump to filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 126,918 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 123,719 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive boost pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 123,684 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive boost pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 117,205 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2018 109,585 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 109,585 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 100,559 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and starting to go out of shape

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2017 100,559 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and starting to go out of shape

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2016 89,349 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 77,350 miles

N/S/F Tyre has a split on the inner sidewall but not deep enough too reach cords.

N/S/R Tyre on approx 3mm.

N/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded.

Fail 28 Jan 2015 77,350 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front braske discs slightly worn and corroded.

N/S/F Tyre has a split on the inner sidewall but not deep enough too reach cords.

N/S/R Tyre on approx 3mm.

N/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded.

Pass 28 Jan 2014 66,596 miles

Both rear tyres slight wear on inner edges.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 55,977 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)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 45,840 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 44,327 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 32,044 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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VK07 CWN is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VK07 CWN, 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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VK07 CWN is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 March 2007.

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