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AV57 MUE

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,262 mi
Last recorded140,262 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 MUE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 140,262 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak underneath

Fail 6 Feb 2021 140,262 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak underneath

Pass 20 Jan 2020 135,192 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 135,191 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2018 127,570 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 127,569 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 127,545 miles

e/m/l light on

Pass 30 Oct 2015 127,228 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 107,431 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 88,985 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 71,192 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 61,684 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 41,475 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 41,463 miles

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

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

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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AV57 MUE is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc 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 AV57 MUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV57 MUE registered?

AV57 MUE is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 November 2007.

Is AV57 MUE safe to buy?

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