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WN57 NVR

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

155,680 mi
Last recorded155,680 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN57 NVR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 155,680 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 155,675 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 140,693 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 140,625 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 128,691 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 128,644 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 104,202 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 86,661 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 86,661 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 71,604 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 71,604 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 55,863 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 38,648 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 38,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 38,197 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 24 Sep 2010 28,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Sep 2010 28,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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WN57 NVR is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black 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 WN57 NVR, 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 WN57 NVR registered?

WN57 NVR is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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