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WF56 VBD

2007 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,696 mi
Last recorded176,696 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 VBD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 176,696 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 176,689 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 165,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides are wearing low (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs are wearing low and are corroding on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens is deteriorating and is diffusing the beam image slightly (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens is deteriorating and is diffusing the beam image slightly (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 156,543 miles

Engine management light on during test

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2015 133,014 miles

Engine management light on during test

Engine oil level low

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2014 120,245 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 109,759 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 95,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 95,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 84,555 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 84,554 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 81,898 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 72,627 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 72,627 miles

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

Cut to o/s/r tyre tread,can not see tread

N/s/f fog light damaged

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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WF56 VBD is a 2007 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WF56 VBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF56 VBD registered?

WF56 VBD is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 January 2007.

Is WF56 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF56 VBD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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