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WK57 VMO

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

124,664 mi
Last recorded124,664 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK57 VMO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 124,664 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 116,175 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 107,117 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 91,280 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 91,280 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 83,448 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 83,447 miles

Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 80,329 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 73,939 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 65,785 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 61,763 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

emissions too clean for test

Fail 23 Aug 2018 61,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

emissions too clean for test

Pass 14 Aug 2017 57,465 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 53,204 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 53,204 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 49,075 miles

emissions too clean to read

Pass 21 Aug 2014 44,634 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 40,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise emissions too low to read

advise tow bar obscuring no plate (removed for test)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 40,601 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise emissions too low to read

advise tow bar obscuring no plate (removed for test)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 36,061 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 31,071 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 26,288 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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WK57 VMO is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc 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 WK57 VMO, 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 WK57 VMO registered?

WK57 VMO is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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