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FY57 NLM

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,749 mi
Last recorded177,749 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 NLM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 177,749 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 171,352 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 171,352 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 164,012 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 153,247 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner treads

Pass 3 Apr 2013 134,809 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner treads

Pass 7 Mar 2012 113,511 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 113,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 92,881 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 91,455 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 90,081 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 90,081 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 NLM is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY57 NLM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY57 NLM registered?

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

Is FY57 NLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY57 NLM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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