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BG57 LYV

2007 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

145,320 mi
Last recorded145,320 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 LYV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 145,320 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 140,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 132,569 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 128,716 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 118,797 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 108,222 miles

Front brake discs are corroded on inner faces

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded

Rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2014 98,544 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 87,986 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 73,186 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 73,186 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 63,814 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 59,238 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside inner cv boot split

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 13 Oct 2010 59,229 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside inner cv boot split

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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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BG57 LYV is a 2007 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BG57 LYV, 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 BG57 LYV registered?

BG57 LYV is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 October 2007.

Is BG57 LYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG57 LYV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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