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WP56 GVU

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

171,486 mi
Last recorded171,486 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP56 GVU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 171,486 miles

Offside Front tyre worn smooth / bold on inner edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

front wipers deteriorating

rust starting to form to underside in places, floor, o/s/f inner wheel arch, ext

Fail 1 Nov 2022 171,486 miles

Offside Front tyre worn smooth / bold on inner edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

front wipers deteriorating

rust starting to form to underside in places, floor, o/s/f inner wheel arch, ext

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 167,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 167,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 165,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 159,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 149,804 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 15 Nov 2017 140,880 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 129,506 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 117,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACKBOX (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 117,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACKBOX (7.1.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 100,969 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 74,602 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 66,780 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 66,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 56,685 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 56,685 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both rear tyres weathered/cracking

Pass 20 Jan 2011 46,861 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 37,537 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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WP56 GVU is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WP56 GVU, 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

How do I check the history of WP56 GVU?

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What year was WP56 GVU registered?

WP56 GVU is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 6 February 2007.

Is WP56 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP56 GVU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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