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CV57 SUY

2007 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,184 mi
Last recorded125,184 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea XL83,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 SUY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 125,184 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 125,182 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 119,124 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Dec 2018 112,098 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 107,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel has slight bind suspected brake pad sticking

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 107,016 miles

Battery insecure Securing clamp and bolt missing (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel has slight bind suspected brake pad sticking

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 95,873 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 95,872 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 82,704 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)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 82,703 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 72,651 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 61,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust back box outter skin corroded.

Pass 28 Sep 2013 61,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust back box outter skin corroded.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 52,775 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 41,816 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)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 33,219 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 33,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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CV57 SUY is a 2007 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2007 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 83,224 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 XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV57 SUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CV57 SUY registered?

CV57 SUY is a 2007 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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