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HG57 SWY

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

153,115 mi
Last recorded153,115 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 SWY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 153,115 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 150,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2019 150,899 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 147,472 miles

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

reverse lamp not working

Pass 19 Dec 2017 136,727 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 125,441 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 111,562 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 97,079 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2013 81,303 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 66,891 miles

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

near side rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 5 Dec 2011 53,945 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 39,859 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 SWY is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SWY, 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 HG57 SWY registered?

HG57 SWY is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 December 2007.

Is HG57 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG57 SWY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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