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WU57 ZVL

2007 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,828 mi
Last recorded140,828 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU57 ZVL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 140,828 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 140,828 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 135,083 miles

parking brake passed on limit-x2 front anti roll bar link boots deteriorated-x2 rear coil springs corroded and weak

Pass 3 Sep 2016 134,113 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 121,543 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPERS WORN

Nearside Rear CUT ON OUTER WALL

REAR BACK BOX CORRODED

Fail 4 Sep 2015 121,543 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

BOTH FRONT WIPERS WORN

Nearside Rear CUT ON OUTER WALL

REAR BACK BOX CORRODED

Pass 6 Sep 2014 108,895 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGES

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CUT ON OUTER WALL

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO 2MM ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

REAR BACK BOX CORRODED

Pass 18 Sep 2013 96,364 miles

cut to nearside front tyre outer wall

cut to offside front tyre inner wall

rear exhaust box corroded

rear tyres worn

Fail 18 Sep 2013 96,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

cut to nearside front tyre outer wall

cut to offside front tyre inner wall

rear exhaust box corroded

rear tyres worn

Pass 30 Aug 2012 82,492 miles

cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

rear tyres slightly feathered

Pass 12 Aug 2011 70,505 miles

nearisde front tyre tread worn near markers

nearside rear passenger seat has a child seat fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2010 52,831 miles

fron tbrake pads and discs worn

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 ZVL is a 2007 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU57 ZVL, 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 ZVL registered?

WU57 ZVL is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is WU57 ZVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU57 ZVL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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