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SL57 WVS

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

110,451 mi
Last recorded110,451 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 WVS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 110,451 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 107,535 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 105,680 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 103,585 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 99,340 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 95,790 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 28% (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyre valves perished but not leaking

centre exhaust hanger broken, exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 17 Oct 2016 87,549 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer thin

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 72,411 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted to front of vehicle

Front slight oil leak from under vehicle

Offside Front slight play from anti roll bar link

Pass 27 Sep 2014 60,938 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

oil around cam cover

oil cap leaking

rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 23 Oct 2013 43,775 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 43,773 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 34,777 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 26,289 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 24,996 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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SL57 WVS is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SL57 WVS, 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 SL57 WVS registered?

SL57 WVS is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 October 2007.

Is SL57 WVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL57 WVS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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