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MF57 CPZ

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,999 mi
Last recorded147,999 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF57 CPZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 147,999 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 147,999 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 147,951 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 138,760 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Aug 2017 128,262 miles

some corrosion to n/s inner sill

Fail 19 Oct 2016 117,379 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 105,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 94,902 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system is lightly corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2013 82,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 29 Oct 2013 82,767 miles

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 1 Nov 2012 68,615 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 68,615 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 54,531 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 40,385 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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MF57 CPZ is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MF57 CPZ, 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 MF57 CPZ registered?

MF57 CPZ is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 September 2007.

Is MF57 CPZ safe to buy?

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