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DK57 YCB

2007 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

86,515 mi
Last recorded86,515 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK57 YCB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 86,515 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 86,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 83,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 83,621 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 81,191 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 81,167 miles

Central Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 78,556 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking along Inner and Outer tread lines. Cracking around Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking along Inner and Outer tread lines. Cracking around Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 78,554 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking along Inner and Outer tread lines. Cracking around Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking along Inner and Outer tread lines. Cracking around Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 75,258 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin and corroded both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2021 75,258 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin and corroded both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2020 72,108 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 72,097 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 68,302 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 64,013 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 58,655 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 52,623 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 52,623 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 46,884 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 39,911 miles

offside rear tyre sidewalls perished

top brake light taped out

Pass 2 Sep 2013 35,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Aug 2013 35,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 30,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 30,500 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 26 Aug 2011 25,189 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

Fail 26 Aug 2011 25,189 miles

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

child seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 26 Aug 2010 18,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

under body covers fitted c/n/i/s

Pass 29 Jul 2010 17,757 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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DK57 YCB is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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