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WG07 OBT

2007 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

142,871 mi
Last recorded142,871 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG07 OBT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 142,871 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 136,600 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 128,738 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2024 128,738 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both dip bulbs fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 122,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 116,242 miles

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))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 106,479 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 98,661 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 98,660 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 87,174 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 87,174 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 77,370 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside and offside rear tyres perishing. 205/55r16 Dot 51/13

Rear exhaust silencer bracket/mounting broken but supported

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but supported

Fail 2 Jul 2018 77,370 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside and offside rear tyres perishing. 205/55r16 Dot 51/13

Rear exhaust silencer bracket/mounting broken but supported

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but supported

Pass 6 Jul 2017 67,367 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 May 2016 58,490 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 54,300 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 49,462 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 49,462 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 43,484 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 34,128 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 24,845 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 17,689 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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WG07 OBT is a 2007 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 WG07 OBT, 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 WG07 OBT registered?

WG07 OBT is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 June 2007.

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