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LX57 UZT

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,186 mi
Last recorded94,186 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX57 UZT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 94,186 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 94,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 84,558 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 77,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Glazed (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Glazed (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Fluffing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 77,229 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Glazed (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Glazed (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Fluffing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 71,367 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 71,367 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 65,066 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 61,370 miles

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

engine oil below min level

Pass 23 Oct 2019 55,716 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 55,700 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 48,905 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 48,898 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 42,777 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 42,774 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 36,209 miles

nearside and offside rear side lights dim

nearside and offside stop lights dim

Pass 11 Aug 2015 28,165 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 25,161 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 21,696 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 18,740 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear tyres are deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2011 15,324 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 12,262 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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LX57 UZT is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LX57 UZT, 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 LX57 UZT registered?

LX57 UZT is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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