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LJ57 OWA

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,094 mi
Last recorded144,094 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 144,094 miles

Covers not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 Jun 2022 143,908 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Jul 2021 135,039 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 127,368 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 122,061 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 108,940 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 95,388 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 95,387 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger corroded & broken (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 82,624 miles

rear exhaust box support bracket broken off

Pass 19 Nov 2015 69,228 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 69,228 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside washer jet partialy blocked

Pass 1 Dec 2014 60,275 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 51,864 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 44,390 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 44,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 44,231 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 OWA is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OWA, 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 OWA registered?

LJ57 OWA is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 October 2007.

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