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NJ57 JCY

2007 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,176 mi
Last recorded126,176 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ57 JCY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2022 126,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 Jun 2021 117,334 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 117,331 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2020 102,018 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 102,018 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2019 90,345 miles

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

o/s/f tyre scrubbing off inner edges

under cover slightly loose

Pass 17 Apr 2018 74,651 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 66,433 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 66,433 miles

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 61,641 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 53,745 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 48,660 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 41,186 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 32,361 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 22,053 miles

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

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

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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NJ57 JCY is a 2007 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NJ57 JCY, 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 NJ57 JCY registered?

NJ57 JCY is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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