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DY57 VGF

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,411 mi
Last recorded117,411 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 VGF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 117,411 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 104,943 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 97,258 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 97,258 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 83,813 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 69,206 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

under vehicle covers

Pass 5 Oct 2016 59,786 miles

Engine oil low, topped up prior to emissions test

Pass 6 Oct 2015 51,839 miles

NSR tyre wearing inner edge/cracking

OSR tyre worn badly on edges stepped tread/cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2014 48,500 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2014 48,500 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 44,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 39,560 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 39,560 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 33,155 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 23,153 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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DY57 VGF is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DY57 VGF, 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 DY57 VGF registered?

DY57 VGF is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 November 2007.

Is DY57 VGF safe to buy?

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