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LJ57 OTE

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

126,150 mi
Last recorded126,150 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 OTE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 126,150 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 108,151 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 97,899 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 89,211 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 80,705 miles

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

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 27 Mar 2015 69,877 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 62,206 miles

o/s/r tyre slight cracking

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 52,260 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 52,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 50,861 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 43,491 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)

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

airbag light on dash board

Pass 29 Oct 2010 31,787 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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LJ57 OTE is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 LJ57 OTE, 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 LJ57 OTE registered?

LJ57 OTE is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 November 2007.

Is LJ57 OTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ57 OTE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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