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AK57 RBX

2007 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

216,122 mi
Last recorded216,122 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 RBX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 216,122 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Near and Offside deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside rear bush(es) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside worn low to bald on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on the shoulder(s) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on the inner shoulder VERY LOW 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Near and Offside (3.2 (a) (i))

eml light on

Pass 17 Dec 2018 200,037 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside heavy shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Near and Offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 187,883 miles

Front Near and Offside tyres worn on shoulder(s)

Rear coil spring corroded Near and Offside (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

bulb fault light on

engine fault light on

Pass 17 Dec 2016 170,215 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust rear box deteriorating but not leaking

warning light on dash indicating bulb failure but not to a tested bulb (n/s/f fog light)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 151,245 miles

bulb fail light showing a fault, no fault found lights passed

covers and trays fitted obscuring some parts/components of the vehicle

front discs wearing low

Fail 28 Nov 2015 151,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

bulb fail light showing a fault, no fault found lights passed

covers and trays fitted obscuring some parts/components of the vehicle

front discs wearing low

Pass 28 Nov 2014 132,512 miles

Advise slight wear on inside edges of front tyres.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 132,512 miles

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

Advise slight wear on inside edges of front tyres.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 112,524 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 112,524 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 93,134 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 93,134 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 78,148 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 62,767 miles

Play in steering rack ends

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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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AK57 RBX is a 2007 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AK57 RBX, 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 AK57 RBX registered?

AK57 RBX is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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