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BD57 PWZ

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

212,051 mi
Last recorded212,051 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 PWZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 212,051 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

back box exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2021 203,788 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear plate (0.1 (b))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Off side front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres edges (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays/covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2020 194,699 miles

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Off side front lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 194,699 miles

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working Off side rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Off side front lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 183,191 miles

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Off side front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 168,628 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 155,782 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 141,129 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2015 127,683 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 113,813 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 113,813 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 107,023 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 107,013 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 93,538 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 78,865 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 60,806 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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BD57 PWZ is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BD57 PWZ, 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 BD57 PWZ registered?

BD57 PWZ is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 November 2007.

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