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SB57 VJF

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,332 mi
Last recorded134,332 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB57 VJF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 134,332 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 134,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 125,725 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 116,384 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 107,538 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 94,823 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 94,823 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 84,491 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 81,272 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 73,725 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 73,725 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 58,141 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 58,141 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 48,744 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 38,355 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 28,010 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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SB57 VJF is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB57 VJF, 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

How do I check the history of SB57 VJF?

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What year was SB57 VJF registered?

SB57 VJF is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 December 2007.

Is SB57 VJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB57 VJF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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