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WJ57 VXS

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,034 mi
Last recorded152,034 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 VXS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 152,034 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 138,215 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 131,998 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 123,861 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 123,861 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 115,248 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 104,104 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 May 2018 91,050 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 79,242 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 79,242 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 69,372 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)

front discs and pads due for change

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 5 May 2016 69,372 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs and pads due for change

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2015 59,108 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine cover missing

nearside tyres low tread on edges

offside tyres low tread inner edge

oil at minimum

Pass 20 Jun 2014 51,938 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 43,343 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 34,303 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 25,060 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 20,842 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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WJ57 VXS is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WJ57 VXS, 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 WJ57 VXS registered?

WJ57 VXS is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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