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SM57 JZC

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,491 mi
Last recorded153,491 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 JZC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 153,491 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 148,339 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 148,339 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 147,202 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 142,991 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 133,258 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 133,258 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 116,117 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 108,444 miles

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 10 May 2014 108,353 miles

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

exhaust backbox corroded

items removed from screen

Pass 14 May 2013 92,931 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 69,032 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 47,664 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 47,664 miles

Nearside 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)

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 JZC 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 71.4%.

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 SM57 JZC, 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 SM57 JZC registered?

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

Is SM57 JZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM57 JZC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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