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CV57 EXG

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

140,493 mi
Last recorded140,493 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 EXG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 140,493 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 129,817 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 124,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

emission data scratched out

Pass 6 Mar 2023 118,888 miles

corrosion on chassis rails and rear suspension

plastic covers fitted under vehicle and outer sills

Fail 3 Mar 2023 118,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on chassis rails and rear suspension

plastic covers fitted under vehicle and outer sills

Pass 16 Mar 2022 114,036 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 107,566 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 103,089 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Feb 2020 103,089 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake lever. (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Feb 2019 97,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 90,331 miles

Front both tyres edges

bonnet dosent open

Pass 25 Feb 2017 82,973 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 76,440 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 65,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 56,998 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 46,940 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 44,558 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 37,037 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 28,150 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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CV57 EXG is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CV57 EXG, 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 CV57 EXG registered?

CV57 EXG is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 September 2007.

Is CV57 EXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV57 EXG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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