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FY57 YKZ

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,773 mi
Last recorded72,773 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 72,773 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges?

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 25 Oct 2018 72,773 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges?

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 24 Oct 2017 68,085 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded inner edge (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Oct 2016 65,694 miles

Offside and nearside front brake discs pitted with corrosion inside edge

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Oct 2016 65,694 miles

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

Offside and nearside front brake discs pitted with corrosion inside edge

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Oct 2015 63,375 miles

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Oct 2014 60,221 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level low

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2013 52,832 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 43,268 miles

Nearside back box support fractured

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 33,917 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 24,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 24,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YKZ is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black 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 YKZ, 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 YKZ registered?

FY57 YKZ is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 October 2007.

Is FY57 YKZ safe to buy?

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