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OV57 CDU

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,032 mi
Last recorded107,032 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 CDU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 107,032 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight play

Fail 5 Sep 2018 107,032 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight play

Pass 29 Jul 2017 99,897 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 99,225 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 99,224 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 96,483 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 96,483 miles

Stop lamp not working ns (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 92,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 84,200 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 84,199 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 70,643 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 52,604 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 39,303 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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OV57 CDU is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OV57 CDU, 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 OV57 CDU registered?

OV57 CDU is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 September 2007.

Is OV57 CDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV57 CDU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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