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CV57 FZH

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,770 mi
Last recorded170,770 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 FZH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 170,770 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 170,770 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 163,040 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 163,036 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2021 152,536 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 152,533 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 145,635 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 145,633 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has a pin hole in it (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 135,283 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 135,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outr cv boot is insecure on the cv joint and grease is leaking out (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

the battery is in a very poor state and is about to fail

the rear end of the exhaust is insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2018 124,327 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 124,327 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 117,721 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 114,921 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 111,464 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 104,761 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 98,604 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 92,499 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 85,498 miles

offside front fog lamp lens damaged

Fail 13 Sep 2011 86,487 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2010 66,805 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 FZH is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CV57 FZH, 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 FZH registered?

CV57 FZH is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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