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DY57 VHP

2007 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,870 mi
Last recorded115,870 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 VHP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 115,870 miles

exhaust centre box has a blow on exit pipe

front pads worn

nsr shockabsorber is damp

Fail 4 Oct 2018 115,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust centre box has a blow on exit pipe

front pads worn

nsr shockabsorber is damp

Pass 2 Oct 2017 104,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre has cut to outer edge

misting in ns headlamp lense

Pass 4 Oct 2016 91,263 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 91,116 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

tracking check required

Pass 1 Oct 2015 79,586 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 69,844 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 30 Sep 2013 60,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 54,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs slight wear on inner face

rear brake discs heavily corroded

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 1 Oct 2012 54,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs slight wear on inner face

rear brake discs heavily corroded

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 29 Sep 2011 46,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2010 35,497 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 VHP is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VHP, 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 VHP registered?

DY57 VHP is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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