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SG57 CXB

2007 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,178 mi
Last recorded98,178 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG57 CXB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 98,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertray fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2022 98,176 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2021 91,111 miles

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

Rear exhaust system slightly rusty

underbody general corrosion

underbody tray fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2020 86,162 miles

Surface corrosion on components (underbody)

Undertray fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2019 80,489 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all three seats ()

undertray fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2019 80,489 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all three seats ()

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2018 74,568 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2017 67,145 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

exhaust pipe slightly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 61,946 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 61,946 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 57,777 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 52,178 miles

advise front end damage

advise front tyre tread depths

Fail 18 Sep 2014 52,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

advise front end damage

advise front tyre tread depths

Pass 6 Sep 2013 39,888 miles

monitor front and rear brake pad wear

slight smear at front wipers

Fail 6 Sep 2013 39,888 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

monitor front and rear brake pad wear

slight smear at front wipers

Pass 9 Aug 2012 26,930 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 26,930 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 15,971 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 11,257 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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SG57 CXB is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SG57 CXB, 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 SG57 CXB registered?

SG57 CXB is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is SG57 CXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG57 CXB shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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