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HG57 BRV

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

154,330 mi
Last recorded154,330 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 BRV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 154,330 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer cv boots seeping

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2023 140,826 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear suspension areas etc

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2021 123,350 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 123,278 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear diff leaking

tpms light on dash

unable to check rear seat belts correctly vehicle full of card board

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2020 116,446 miles

both rear radius arm bushes perishing

engine oil leak

rear anti roll bar link bushes perishing

rear exhaust rusting deterating not blowing

under body surface corrosion

Fail 30 Jul 2020 116,445 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17/94w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear radius arm bushes perishing

engine oil leak

rear anti roll bar link bushes perishing

rear exhaust rusting deterating not blowing

under body surface corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2019 113,342 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 113,254 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Both tpms light on (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 107,449 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2018 107,222 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2017 99,452 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit

rear exhaust outer casing very poor

Fail 18 Aug 2017 99,452 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre on limit

rear exhaust outer casing very poor

Pass 5 Jul 2016 87,677 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 5 Jul 2016 87,677 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 2 Jul 2015 78,092 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 69,495 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2013 57,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 46,497 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 46,497 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 28,818 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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HG57 BRV is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HG57 BRV, 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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HG57 BRV is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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