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AF57 MVD

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

140,332 mi
Last recorded140,332 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 MVD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 140,332 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2023 140,332 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 136,911 miles

damage to nearside of vehicle

nearside rear shock slight leak

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2022 136,911 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

damage to nearside of vehicle

nearside rear shock slight leak

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2021 132,893 miles

nearside rear shock damp

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2021 132,893 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

nearside rear shock damp

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2020 129,115 miles

front discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2020 129,115 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2019 123,907 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 120,537 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 120,537 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 114,793 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 114,793 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 105,217 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 105,217 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 91,888 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS

Fail 29 Jan 2016 91,888 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

Pass 2 Mar 2015 85,008 miles

rear tyres worn slightly uneven

Pass 3 Mar 2014 80,268 miles

offside front tyre on 2mm

rear tyres slightly out of shape inner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2012 68,785 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

Pass 2 Sep 2011 56,331 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Fail 2 Sep 2011 56,331 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Pass 14 Aug 2010 42,234 miles

Both rear tyres side walls scrubbed

Fail 14 Aug 2010 42,234 miles

Both rear tyres side walls scrubbed

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AF57 MVD is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AF57 MVD, 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 AF57 MVD registered?

AF57 MVD is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 September 2007.

Is AF57 MVD safe to buy?

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