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EJ57 DPZ

2007 Seat Altea XL

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,638 mi
Last recorded87,638 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea XL83,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 DPZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 87,638 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 87,638 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 76,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 65,300 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 65,300 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer 0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 56,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 55,878 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 3mm and smooth on inner edge (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 3mm and worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 44,655 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Aug 2021 44,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Aug 2020 37,215 miles

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

Nearside Front window screen has cheap

Pass 27 Aug 2019 29,798 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 18,012 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Starting to flash white. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 18,012 miles

Brake fluid contaminated tested during prechecks. (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Starting to flash white. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 9,297 miles

Nearside font tyre perished

Pass 7 Sep 2016 6,738 miles

Under floor covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 4,596 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 3,715 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 2,968 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 2,966 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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EJ57 DPZ is a 2007 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EJ57 DPZ, 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 EJ57 DPZ registered?

EJ57 DPZ is a 2007 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 2 November 2007.

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