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AO57 HYW

2007 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

115,107 mi
Last recorded115,107 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 HYW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 115,107 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Dec 2025 115,098 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 110,738 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 110,735 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 106,808 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 99,574 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 99,364 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 92,806 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 87,477 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 87,470 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 83,852 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 83,849 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 76,321 miles

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

front brake pads appear low

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Nov 2018 76,321 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily cracked - 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front brake pads appear low

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2017 70,518 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 64,983 miles

Under-trays fitted unable to check all parts

O/S/F and N/S/F tyres are staring to perish and crack

O/S/F tyre is getting low on tread

Pass 6 Nov 2015 60,421 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 55,640 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 55,640 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 48,986 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 48,986 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 42,925 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 42,925 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 37,076 miles

engine accoustic cover missing

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges approx 3k miles

rear seatbelts not fully tested due to child seats fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2010 32,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AO57 HYW is a 2007 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AO57 HYW, 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 AO57 HYW registered?

AO57 HYW is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 November 2007.

Is AO57 HYW safe to buy?

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