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CE57 MVJ

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,631 mi
Last recorded148,631 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE57 MVJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 148,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 135,587 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 122,464 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 122,464 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 110,480 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 54,099 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 84,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r fog lamp lens damaged

Fail 29 Aug 2014 84,911 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2013 65,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Aug 2013 65,969 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 49,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Aug 2011 41,216 miles

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

exhaust only just met limits

Pass 21 Aug 2010 31,492 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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CE57 MVJ is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CE57 MVJ, 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 CE57 MVJ registered?

CE57 MVJ is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is CE57 MVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE57 MVJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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