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FY57 NLD

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

175,837 mi
Last recorded175,837 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 NLD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 175,837 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 169,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 169,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 159,461 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 159,461 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 148,749 miles

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)

exhaust mountings not attached to system but still adequately supported

o/s/f brake grabbing slightly

pressure low on both rear tyres

Pass 11 Aug 2014 127,580 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 127,579 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Aug 2013 58,773 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 58,773 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 105,412 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 105,412 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 92,304 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 73,402 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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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FY57 NLD is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FY57 NLD, 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 FY57 NLD registered?

FY57 NLD is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 September 2007.

Is FY57 NLD safe to buy?

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