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AK57 URA

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

168,155 mi
Last recorded168,155 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 URA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 168,155 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 168,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 160,541 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides badly worn but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides badly worn but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 150,199 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 140,510 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed cable tied to shock (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 140,502 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed cable tied to shock (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 137,006 miles

Offside Front brake hose incorrectly routed

Pass 15 Oct 2020 135,163 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 128,772 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 128,772 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 119,913 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 111,037 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 99,483 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 89,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 78,249 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 64,002 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 18 Sep 2012 54,475 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 37,723 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 34,354 miles

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 URA is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AK57 URA, 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 URA registered?

AK57 URA is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is AK57 URA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK57 URA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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