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FL57 MLK

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,550 mi
Last recorded139,550 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 MLK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 139,550 miles

Exhaust rusty and in poor condition.

Nearside Rear Shock slight leak

Oil leaks

Fail 25 Mar 2021 139,543 miles

Emissions not tested No oil (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides not working (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rusty and in poor condition.

Nearside Rear Shock slight leak

No oil in engine

Oil leaks

Pass 30 Mar 2020 126,739 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box very rusty and in poor condition.

Fail 27 Mar 2020 126,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear exhaust box very rusty and in poor condition.

Pass 22 Feb 2019 110,600 miles

Both rear shock absorbers are leaking...

Both rear tyres worn smooth on inside edges

Engine undertray is slightly insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm recommend replacement... 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm recommend replacement... 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play in steering

Fail 22 Feb 2019 110,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Car should not be driven (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both rear shock absorbers are leaking...

Both rear tyres worn smooth on inside edges

Engine undertray is slightly insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm recommend replacement... 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm recommend replacement... 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play in steering

Pass 1 Mar 2018 95,838 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 88,332 miles

Nearside Front tyre low

Offside Front tyre low

Pass 8 Jan 2016 87,857 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 78,949 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 72,476 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 63,697 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 54,566 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 13 Sep 2010 36,859 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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FL57 MLK 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 FL57 MLK, 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 FL57 MLK registered?

FL57 MLK is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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