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CU57 SXT

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,313 mi
Last recorded125,313 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU57 SXT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 125,313 miles

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

rear suspension in a rusty condition

Fail 4 Nov 2019 125,091 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear suspension in a rusty condition

Pass 12 Nov 2018 114,804 miles

front brake pads worn

front number plate faded

noise from o/s/f suspension

o/s outer cv gaiter worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear silencer rusty

rear suspension rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2017 104,508 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 104,358 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 90,663 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 90,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 78,518 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 70,780 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 70,655 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 57,333 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 57,298 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 44,556 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 33,883 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 23,949 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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CU57 SXT is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CU57 SXT, 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 CU57 SXT registered?

CU57 SXT is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 September 2007.

Is CU57 SXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU57 SXT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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