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SJ57 VSU

2007 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

146,544 mi
Last recorded146,544 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ57 VSU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 146,544 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 146,541 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

very smokey from exhaust

Pass 17 Nov 2023 142,526 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 142,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2022 133,709 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 133,706 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn DROPLINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2021 123,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 112,625 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 112,625 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Out of fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 98,439 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 78,349 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 78,349 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 59,947 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 59,947 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 54,439 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 50,705 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 47,511 miles

both n/s and o/s front tyres have bad cracking on sidewalls

Fail 24 Jul 2014 47,511 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

both n/s and o/s front tyres have bad cracking on sidewalls

Pass 19 Jul 2013 41,027 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 35,106 miles

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

front wipers starting to smear

reverse lights inop

Pass 25 Jul 2011 30,279 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 25,265 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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SJ57 VSU is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SJ57 VSU, 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 SJ57 VSU registered?

SJ57 VSU is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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