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CV57 FDE

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,896 mi
Last recorded143,896 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 FDE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 143,896 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 143,886 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 142,052 miles

Both front tyre's getting low and worn on edge's

Both rear tyre's worn on edge's

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside front droplink has slight play in ball joint

Fail 2 Dec 2020 142,052 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Both front tyre's getting low and worn on edge's

Both rear tyre's worn on edge's

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside front droplink has slight play in ball joint

Pass 28 Nov 2019 134,842 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 134,837 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 131,631 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 131,627 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 120,416 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 106,339 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 94,074 miles

centre exhaust hanger corroded and broken

Fail 3 Nov 2015 94,068 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre exhaust hanger corroded and broken

Pass 11 Aug 2014 83,821 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 83,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2013 67,566 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 57,397 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 42,882 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 FDE is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CV57 FDE, 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 FDE registered?

CV57 FDE is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is CV57 FDE safe to buy?

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