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OV57 TSZ

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,510 mi
Last recorded91,510 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 91,510 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

eml light on dash

Fail 9 Nov 2016 91,510 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bulb failure warning light on dash

eml light on dash

Pass 11 Nov 2015 80,662 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 80,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2014 69,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre slightly perished etc

Pass 4 Nov 2013 58,481 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated / perished

front headlamp beam image slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Nov 2013 58,481 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated / perished

front headlamp beam image slightly deteriorated

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2012 48,205 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 39,655 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 30,268 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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OV57 TSZ is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TSZ, 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 OV57 TSZ registered?

OV57 TSZ is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 November 2007.

Is OV57 TSZ safe to buy?

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