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SH57 OJD

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,579 mi
Last recorded91,579 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH57 OJD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 91,579 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 91,578 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 80,810 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Nov 2020 72,783 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 72,783 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s/r/ (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/r/ (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust clamps corroded-rear exhaust box corroded+outer skin peeling off-o/s/f/ link boot deteriated-

Pass 20 Nov 2019 72,462 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 68,565 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 68,565 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

tracking check

wiper blade smearing

Pass 23 Nov 2017 64,048 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 64,048 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 60,331 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 55,227 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 51,015 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 51,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 46,303 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 36,338 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 36,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 26,477 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 23,257 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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SH57 OJD is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 SH57 OJD, 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 OJD registered?

SH57 OJD is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 November 2007.

Is SH57 OJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH57 OJD 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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