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BN57 EXH

2007 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,391 mi
Last recorded128,391 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 EXH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 128,391 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 128,391 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 119,095 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 119,095 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 102,931 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 90,404 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 79,229 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 67,654 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 62,492 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 54,633 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 52,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 52,184 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 42,529 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 33,530 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 26,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BN57 EXH is a 2007 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN57 EXH, 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 BN57 EXH registered?

BN57 EXH is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 September 2007.

Is BN57 EXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN57 EXH shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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