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AM57 OTA

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,876 mi
Last recorded102,876 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM57 OTA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 102,876 miles

Front Both front headlamps beam image is barely visible

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small split but prevents ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small split but prevents ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 98,170 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 98,170 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 91,835 miles

Headlamp beam image poor.

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 86,080 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 81,143 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 81,143 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 77,410 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 70,755 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 70,755 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 64,804 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 60,235 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 60,235 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel hose leaking to high pressure pump. (7.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 53,444 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cutting off on it's inner edge.

Pass 9 Jan 2015 47,102 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 40,027 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 33,577 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 27,700 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 20,618 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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AM57 OTA is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AM57 OTA, 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 AM57 OTA registered?

AM57 OTA is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 October 2007.

Is AM57 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM57 OTA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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