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FG57 YHV

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

154,143 mi
Last recorded154,143 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 YHV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 154,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 145,701 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 145,701 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 136,655 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 136,654 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 May 2020 128,617 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 116,942 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 116,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 5 Apr 2018 102,206 miles

emissions too low for print out.

Fail 4 Apr 2018 102,206 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

emissions too low for print out.

Pass 4 May 2017 90,586 miles

Exhaust emissions test too clean to be able to produce reading/printout.

Nearside front and Offside front tyres starting to wear low in places.

Fail 3 May 2017 90,586 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust emissions test too clean to be able to produce reading/printout.

Nearside front and Offside front tyres starting to wear low in places.

Rear exhaust deteriated and broken, with rear mount missing but still supported.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 78,086 miles

engine cover,under tray and sill covers fitted.

rear exhaust corroding.

Fail 19 Apr 2016 78,086 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine cover,under tray and sill covers fitted.

rear exhaust corroding.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 65,575 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

overs fitted over both sills

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating and corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2014 53,497 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2014 53,497 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2013 43,653 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 41,250 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 41,247 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 34,100 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 23,726 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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FG57 YHV is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FG57 YHV, 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 FG57 YHV registered?

FG57 YHV is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 October 2007.

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