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SM57 JZA

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,864 mi
Last recorded134,864 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 JZA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 134,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lights and o/s/f fog light not working

Fail 2 Nov 2021 134,861 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lights and o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 11 Nov 2020 126,227 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 121,785 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 121,777 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Split at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 115,115 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 115,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 107,238 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 107,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Jan 2017 100,070 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 90,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve joint (7.1.2)

tow bar slightly obscuring rear number plate

Fail 15 Dec 2015 89,977 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve joint (7.1.2)

tow bar slightly obscuring rear number plate

Pass 17 Dec 2014 79,035 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2014 78,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2013 69,935 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 60,064 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 49,428 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 38,424 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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SM57 JZA is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SM57 JZA, 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 SM57 JZA registered?

SM57 JZA is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 December 2007.

Is SM57 JZA safe to buy?

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