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DG57 OTS

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,082 mi
Last recorded112,082 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 OTS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 112,082 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 112,082 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 100,843 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 100,843 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 91,884 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 91,884 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 Aug 2016 80,854 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 66,969 miles

Both front tyres close to limit

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 57,591 miles

Nearside rear tyre 3mm and inside edge worn

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 57,591 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre 3mm and inside edge worn

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 48,532 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cannot inspect rear inner brake pads due to design of caliper

Pass 22 Feb 2013 48,532 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cannot inspect rear inner brake pads due to design of caliper

Pass 20 Feb 2012 38,319 miles

exhaust backbox outer skin deteriorated

front discs slightly corroded on inside edge

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Feb 2011 27,188 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 23,275 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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DG57 OTS is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG57 OTS, 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 DG57 OTS registered?

DG57 OTS is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 September 2007.

Is DG57 OTS safe to buy?

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