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AJ57 SVW

2007 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,218 mi
Last recorded145,218 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 SVW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2026 145,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image slightly effected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image slightly effected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 137,357 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 126,736 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 116,112 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 104,982 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 98,598 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 96,541 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 94,498 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 92,605 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 90,270 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 88,029 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 81,946 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 79,338 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 76,933 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 70,276 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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AJ57 SVW is a 2007 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AJ57 SVW, 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 AJ57 SVW registered?

AJ57 SVW is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 November 2007.

Is AJ57 SVW safe to buy?

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