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PJ57 GZO

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

151,368 mi
Last recorded151,368 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ57 GZO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 151,368 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 151,368 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 147,286 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 134,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output suspect hid bulb starting to fail (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output suspect hid bulb starting to fail (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 134,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output suspect hid bulb starting to fail (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output suspect hid bulb starting to fail (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 134,296 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output suspect hid bulb starting to fail (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output suspect hid bulb starting to fail (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 129,859 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers fitted underside of the vehicle

Pass 25 Feb 2019 125,999 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 125,999 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 122,215 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 114,413 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 112,260 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 112,260 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 99,470 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 6 Dec 2014 99,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2013 84,169 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 69,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 69,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 55,219 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 39,506 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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PJ57 GZO is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PJ57 GZO, 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 PJ57 GZO registered?

PJ57 GZO is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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