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AY57 WPV

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,399 mi
Last recorded118,399 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 WPV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 118,399 miles

front link rod gaiters perished

Pass 13 Dec 2019 111,809 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 111,809 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 100,074 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 99,573 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2017 92,243 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 92,243 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 70,815 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box deteriorated

underside, engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2016 51,925 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 51,925 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 72,120 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 72,120 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 59,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 59,151 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 49,158 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 39,626 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 29,327 miles

emissions read out too low for printout

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 WPV is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WPV, 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 WPV registered?

AY57 WPV is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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