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WK57 VMR

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,301 mi
Last recorded129,301 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK57 VMR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 129,301 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 128,892 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2024 115,512 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 104,758 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSF AND OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSR AND OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ENGINE MOUNTS WORN

NSF AND OSF TOP MOUNTS WORN

PLASTIC SILL COVERS PRESENT (FACTORY FITTED)

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR AND OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 104,758 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSF AND OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSR AND OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

ENGINE MOUNTS WORN

NSF AND OSF TOP MOUNTS WORN

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

PLASTIC SILL COVERS PRESENT (FACTORY FITTED)

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR AND OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 94,152 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF and OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 80,651 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 70,241 miles

All brake discs have surface corrosion (lack of use?)

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 70,241 miles

All brake discs have surface corrosion (lack of use?)

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS and OS wiper blade u/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 67,726 miles

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Aug 2018 55,996 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2017 48,679 miles

Offside Rear bumper damage @ foglight

rear tyres deteriorated/splitting in treads

Fail 14 Sep 2017 48,679 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @flexi /cat (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear bumper damage @ foglight

rear tyres deteriorated/splitting in treads

Pass 12 Sep 2016 41,752 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 41,749 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 26,117 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 21,715 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 19,834 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking/deteriated outer sidewall

Pass 22 Aug 2012 18,271 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 16,643 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 14,715 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 VMR is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VMR, 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 VMR registered?

WK57 VMR is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 September 2007.

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