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CF57 DBO

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

50,845 mi
Last recorded50,845 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF57 DBO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 50,845 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 50,172 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 50,171 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 49,103 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 47,975 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 47,975 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 46,985 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 46,081 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 44,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 42,445 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 40,846 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 38,525 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 36,572 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 33,271 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 33,271 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 29,336 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 26,194 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 23,373 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 18,230 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)

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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CF57 DBO is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 CF57 DBO, 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

How do I check the history of CF57 DBO?

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What year was CF57 DBO registered?

CF57 DBO is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is CF57 DBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF57 DBO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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