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WN57 XAV

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

184,307 mi
Last recorded184,307 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN57 XAV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 184,307 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 184,307 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 173,832 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 173,559 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 165,069 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 165,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 156,662 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 145,402 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 134,505 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 120,716 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 116,450 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 109,091 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 98,416 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 91,524 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 91,524 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 78,321 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 61,009 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 61,009 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 42,582 miles

front wipers slightly smearing

o/s/r tyre inner edge slightly stepped

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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WN57 XAV is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WN57 XAV, 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 WN57 XAV registered?

WN57 XAV is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 November 2007.

Is WN57 XAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN57 XAV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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