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SV57 OFL

2007 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

77,573 mi
Last recorded77,573 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV57 OFL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 77,573 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 77,573 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 68,625 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 68,624 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 60,948 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 29 Apr 2016 56,967 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres are worn on outer edge

Fail 28 Apr 2016 56,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres are worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Apr 2015 55,136 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 55,136 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 53,014 miles

slight binds rear brakes

slight damage rear no plate

Fail 22 Apr 2014 53,014 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight binds rear brakes

slight damage rear no plate

Pass 15 Apr 2013 49,653 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 45,183 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 45,183 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 42,793 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 42,793 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

both front brake discs are pitted on inner face

Pass 18 Aug 2010 38,535 miles

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

surface corrosion on all brake discs

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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SV57 OFL is a 2007 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SV57 OFL, 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 SV57 OFL registered?

SV57 OFL is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 September 2007.

Is SV57 OFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV57 OFL shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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