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FL57 MLN

2007 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,219 mi
Last recorded86,219 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 MLN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 86,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 81,936 miles

Nearside park brake low effort

Fail 28 Aug 2024 81,936 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both lamps (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside park brake low effort

Pass 29 Aug 2023 78,154 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 78,154 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 73,536 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both on limit (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 69,371 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output oxidised plastic lenses (4.1.4 (b))

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))

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

o/s/r seat belt stalk casing missing but functioning ok

Pass 27 Aug 2020 65,857 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 63,846 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 63,846 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 60,816 miles

cover over testable items

Pass 29 Aug 2017 58,067 miles

covers over testable items

Pass 30 Aug 2016 55,419 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of testable items

Fail 30 Aug 2016 55,419 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of testable items

Pass 1 Sep 2015 52,551 miles

covers over testable items

Pass 28 Aug 2014 50,073 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 47,026 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 44,493 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in o/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 27 Sep 2011 41,496 miles

Offside front tyre cut on the outer sidewall

Pass 16 Sep 2010 30,311 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 MLN is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MLN, 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 MLN registered?

FL57 MLN is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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