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SH57 OJC

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,252 mi
Last recorded68,252 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH57 OJC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 68,252 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 68,252 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 66,548 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 66,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 65,239 miles

Nearside Front slight play strut top

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 65,238 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front slight play strut top

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 61,548 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 61,548 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 57,416 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 53,124 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 53,124 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 48,214 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 48,214 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 42,077 miles

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

offside front tyre perishing on sidewall.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 36,975 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2014 36,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 35,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2013 32,170 miles

front discs corroded inside face

Pass 1 Feb 2012 27,755 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 23,856 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 22,091 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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SH57 OJC is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SH57 OJC, 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 SH57 OJC registered?

SH57 OJC is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 October 2007.

Is SH57 OJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH57 OJC shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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