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CX57 ZCA

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

157,567 mi
Last recorded157,567 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX57 ZCA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 157,567 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2019 138,840 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 113,884 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2017 88,980 miles

covers fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2017 88,980 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2016 72,367 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 66,240 miles

exhaust corroded

slight corrosion on suspension components

under trays fitted obscuring full inspection

Pass 22 Sep 2014 58,471 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 49,596 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 41,165 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 32,905 miles

all discs have slight corrosion on face

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 20 Sep 2011 32,905 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

all discs have slight corrosion on face

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Sep 2010 24,727 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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CX57 ZCA is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CX57 ZCA, 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 CX57 ZCA registered?

CX57 ZCA is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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