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FY57 YKX

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,413 mi
Last recorded141,413 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 YKX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 141,413 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 138,805 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 138,798 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 133,135 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 127,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 94 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 94 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 94 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 94 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 124,407 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 121,656 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft gator has slight damage

Pass 14 Sep 2017 113,955 miles

Nearside rear brake disc & pads showing signs of getting hot but nothing stuck when inspected

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

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 101,602 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 101,602 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 86,526 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)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 86,526 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 63,112 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 46,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 46,753 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 35,975 miles

Both front tyres are showing some signs of wear.

The ESP warning light is illuminated on the instrument panel indicating a system fault.

The near side rear tyre is worn low.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 27,401 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 20,092 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 YKX is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YKX, 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 YKX registered?

FY57 YKX is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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