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FG57 YHW

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,045 mi
Last recorded160,045 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 YHW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 160,045 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 147,288 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 132,482 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 123,395 miles

Nearside Rear slight bind

Nearside Rear slight cracks to n/s/r tyre tread

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 123,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear slight bind

Nearside Rear slight cracks to n/s/r tyre tread

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 115,064 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2016 115,064 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2015 103,671 miles

Items removed from drivers view be for test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 91,055 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 77,940 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 62,972 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 48,819 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 48,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 35,483 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 YHW is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FG57 YHW, 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 YHW registered?

FG57 YHW is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is FG57 YHW safe to buy?

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