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CV57 FZU

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,338 mi
Last recorded119,338 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 119,338 miles

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

under trays fitted.

Pass 16 Aug 2019 117,833 miles

Engine cover and Under trays fitted.

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 117,833 miles

Engine cover and Under trays fitted.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 115,227 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded & minor leak

Rear under body covered under sealant

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2017 102,572 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 89,615 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr and osr ()

floor ,engine and cill covers fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2016 89,615 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr and osr ()

floor ,engine and cill covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2015 77,270 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2014 67,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 56,871 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 47,828 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyres worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 20 Aug 2012 47,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front and nearside rear tyres worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2011 38,955 miles

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 30,865 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 FZU is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FZU, 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 FZU registered?

CV57 FZU is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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