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HJ57 OLH

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,847 mi
Last recorded157,847 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 OLH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 157,847 miles

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

oil leak

slight split in osf gaiter

Pass 16 Sep 2021 153,023 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 153,022 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 133,037 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 125,048 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 122,656 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 113,955 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 113,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 104,672 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 91,719 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 81,146 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 81,141 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 81,141 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 70,386 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 59,510 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 59,506 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 48,778 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 48,778 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 37,458 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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HJ57 OLH is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc 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 HJ57 OLH, 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 HJ57 OLH registered?

HJ57 OLH is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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