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HG57 EFX

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,566 mi
Last recorded84,566 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 EFX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 84,566 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 73,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 68,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust tail pipe outer skin adrift/hanging..removed..cut it off

rear tyres out of shape

Fail 23 Oct 2018 68,008 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust tail pipe outer skin adrift/hanging..removed..cut it off

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 19 Oct 2017 62,422 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear brakes sticking slightly

Fail 19 Oct 2017 62,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge of tyre (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 15 Oct 2016 57,092 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 51,183 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 44,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 44,062 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 35,634 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 32,533 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 28,813 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 23,321 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 18,556 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 EFX is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HG57 EFX, 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 HG57 EFX registered?

HG57 EFX is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is HG57 EFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG57 EFX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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