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HG57 HLN

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,322 mi
Last recorded152,322 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 152,322 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 142,839 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 135,304 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 129,957 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 124,928 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 116,645 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 105,256 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 105,256 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 95,222 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 80,972 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

both rear tyres close to limit

Fail 4 Sep 2015 80,966 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 19 Sep 2014 70,261 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 69,888 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 66,341 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2012 59,107 miles

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 8 Sep 2012 59,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

All other tyres getting low

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 24 Sep 2011 48,867 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 42,994 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 HLN is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HLN, 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 HLN registered?

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

Is HG57 HLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG57 HLN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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