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WV57 DXR

2007 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,143 mi
Last recorded106,143 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 DXR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 106,143 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 103,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low -- perishing throughout tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge -- inner edge has base rubber exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 103,984 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low -- perishing throughout tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge -- inner edge has base rubber exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt imminent failure -- cracking and splitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 101,077 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 101,076 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 97,307 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 90,935 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 85,030 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 79,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test WAVING FLOWER ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside COOLING PLATE INSECURE UNDER CAR

Fail 11 Apr 2017 79,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test WAVING FLOWER ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside COOLING PLATE INSECURE UNDER CAR

Pass 15 Apr 2016 75,150 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 75,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 69,919 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 62,045 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 54,686 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 44,434 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 35,407 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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WV57 DXR is a 2007 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WV57 DXR, 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

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What year was WV57 DXR registered?

WV57 DXR is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is WV57 DXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV57 DXR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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