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AY57 WPL

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,868 mi
Last recorded115,868 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 WPL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 115,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 30 Sep 2022 115,790 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

coolant reservoir empty, topped up to carry out test

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2021 107,665 miles

Engine timing belt cover loose

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 107,665 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure *DO NO DRIVE * IMMEDIATE RISK OF TYRE DEFLATING (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine timing belt cover loose

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 104,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 98,887 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 99,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 92,532 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 85,943 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 18 Aug 2016 78,069 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 69,804 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 69,804 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 59,224 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 50,454 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 50,454 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 41,675 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 32,928 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 23,365 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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AY57 WPL is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AY57 WPL, 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 AY57 WPL registered?

AY57 WPL is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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