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DK57 YAY

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,761 mi
Last recorded93,761 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK57 YAY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 93,761 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 81,725 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 68,801 miles

Child Seat Fitted

Emissions To Clean To Register

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 68,796 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low Looks Like Unit Is Not Connected Inside Lamp (1.8)

Child Seat Fitted

Emissions To Clean To Register

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 58,170 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2014 58,170 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2013 50,266 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 50,266 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 42,747 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 34,333 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 20,711 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front tyre sidewall badly scrubbed

outer sill covers fitted

underbody protection covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2010 20,711 miles

near side front tyre sidewall badly scrubbed

outer sill covers fitted

underbody protection covers fitted

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 YAY is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YAY, 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 DK57 YAY registered?

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

Is DK57 YAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK57 YAY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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