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DF57 VSJ

2007 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

109,257 mi
Last recorded109,257 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF57 VSJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 109,257 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 106,230 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 106,230 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 103,253 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 88,103 miles

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

vehicle has plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2014 80,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 76,501 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 62,583 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 47,488 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 35,534 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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DF57 VSJ is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DF57 VSJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF57 VSJ registered?

DF57 VSJ is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 September 2007.

Is DF57 VSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF57 VSJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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