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DG57 OTM

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,323 mi
Last recorded121,323 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 OTM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 121,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 121,323 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 112,924 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front pipe clamp showing signs of corrosion (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner surface (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner surface (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 112,900 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front pipe clamp showing signs of corrosion (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner surface (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner surface (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 107,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 107,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 101,244 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer edge slight worn

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and inner edge slight worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 93,468 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 84,946 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 74,313 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 62,872 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 53,344 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 53,344 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre punctured

Pass 14 Aug 2012 44,768 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 36,786 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 29,565 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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DG57 OTM is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG57 OTM, 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 DG57 OTM registered?

DG57 OTM is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is DG57 OTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG57 OTM shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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