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DK57 YAV

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,115 mi
Last recorded186,115 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK57 YAV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 186,115 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 186,112 miles

All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 167,561 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 167,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2018 158,984 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2016 145,299 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 130,543 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 130,515 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 115,472 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 115,472 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 103,290 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 103,166 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 89,410 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 75,715 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 57,743 miles

Nearside 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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DK57 YAV is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc 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 DK57 YAV, 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 DK57 YAV registered?

DK57 YAV is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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