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WU57 ZVD

2007 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1604cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,611 mi
Last recorded110,611 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU57 ZVD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,604cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 110,611 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 101,216 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 97,761 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 96,661 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 96,660 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 91,397 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 91,396 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pads on limit 1.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 84,166 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 18 Jul 2018 84,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 28 Jul 2017 77,786 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 9 Sep 2016 71,754 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 71,754 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 63,918 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 10 Sep 2015 63,918 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2014 57,779 miles

Both front tyres wearing lower on inner edge.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 50,663 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 50,663 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 43,066 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 35,292 miles

o/s/f tyre very low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre very low on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2010 26,425 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 15,129 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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WU57 ZVD is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,604cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WU57 ZVD, 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 WU57 ZVD registered?

WU57 ZVD is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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