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BF57 JCV

2007 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,043 mi
Last recorded133,043 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 JCV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 133,043 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 128,800 miles

brake discs worn and rear brake pads thin advise inspection

Pass 5 Apr 2019 122,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 115,335 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 115,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 105,508 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 93,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.1 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.7 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 93,098 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.1 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.7 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 76,685 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 76,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 60,071 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 46,503 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 33,463 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 33,463 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 20,911 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 20,732 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 20,364 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 20,364 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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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BF57 JCV is a 2007 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BF57 JCV, 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 BF57 JCV registered?

BF57 JCV is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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