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FY57 YLC

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

136,700 mi
Last recorded136,700 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 136,700 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 119,048 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 106,759 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 96,472 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 87,455 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

sill and under tray covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 78,660 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 78,658 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn out on inner edges

Pass 8 Apr 2016 76,446 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2015 64,012 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 54,319 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 42,929 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 38,509 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 31,183 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 24,392 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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FY57 YLC is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YLC, 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 YLC registered?

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

Is FY57 YLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY57 YLC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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