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HV57 BYL

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,356 mi
Last recorded72,356 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 BYL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 72,356 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 60,840 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 60,840 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 49,351 miles

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

nearside rear disc corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2014 47,300 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 42,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 42,197 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 34,092 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 27,152 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 20,161 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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HV57 BYL is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 HV57 BYL, 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 HV57 BYL registered?

HV57 BYL is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 October 2007.

Is HV57 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV57 BYL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HV57 BYL have outstanding finance?

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