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CV57 HBC

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,498 mi
Last recorded134,498 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 134,498 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake back plates have corroded both N/S and O/S

Fail 8 Nov 2023 134,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Exterior deteriorated. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated Overheated. (1.1.13 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Exterior deteriorated. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake back plates have corroded both N/S and O/S

Pass 18 Oct 2022 129,562 miles

Front number plate has damage.

Front windscreen pipe is leaking.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin has deteriorated.

Fail 18 Oct 2022 129,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front number plate has damage.

Front windscreen pipe is leaking.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin has deteriorated.

Pass 17 Nov 2021 125,089 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front number plate has damage but is still eligible.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 119,626 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2019 104,959 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not all components could be inspected

Fail 9 May 2019 104,956 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not all components could be inspected

Pass 14 May 2018 97,714 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 93,410 miles

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

front top mount stiff

underside shields fitted

Fail 8 May 2017 93,404 miles

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

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

front top mount stiff

underside shields fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2016 90,440 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 90,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 89,698 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 89,695 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 84,752 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 84,752 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 78,070 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 78,069 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 64,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 50,968 miles

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

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 HBC is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HBC, 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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CV57 HBC is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 November 2007.

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