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VO57 WFM

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

124,901 mi
Last recorded124,901 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO57 WFM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 124,901 miles

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))

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

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

general front and rear suspension corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2025 120,768 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 120,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 114,776 miles

Rear both tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 108,559 miles

front and rear no-plates delaminating

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2022 100,616 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 100,609 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 89,948 miles

o/s and n/s front headlamp lences opaque

Pass 12 Aug 2020 85,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 79,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 71,766 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 65,561 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 58,326 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 52,245 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 45,356 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 45,354 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 38,575 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 38,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 31,822 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 25,626 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 front wiperblade worn

Fail 18 Aug 2011 25,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside front wiperblade worn

Pass 26 Aug 2010 19,521 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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VO57 WFM is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VO57 WFM, 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 VO57 WFM registered?

VO57 WFM is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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