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DY57 YBG

2007 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

37,010 mi
Last recorded37,010 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 YBG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 37,010 miles

both front tyres are cracking in tread

Pass 3 Apr 2025 36,668 miles

nearside front tyre is perishing outer sidewall

Pass 8 Apr 2024 36,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 35,877 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 35,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 35,385 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 34,600 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 33,254 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 33,254 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 31,028 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 29,032 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 26,764 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 24,250 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 22,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 19,574 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 16,656 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 12,795 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 YBG is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YBG, 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 YBG registered?

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

Is DY57 YBG safe to buy?

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