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LN57 UBX

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

97,523 mi
Last recorded97,523 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN57 UBX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 97,523 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 97,437 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine oil below minimum on dipstick, top up for MOT test

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 91,403 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 91,403 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2016 83,635 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2016 83,635 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 76,114 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

boot not opening

Fail 14 Dec 2015 76,114 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

boot not opening

Pass 2 Dec 2014 66,986 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 66,935 miles

Centre Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 57,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2012 50,593 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 50,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 41,936 miles

n/s rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2010 32,546 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 32,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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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LN57 UBX is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LN57 UBX, 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

How do I check the history of LN57 UBX?

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What year was LN57 UBX registered?

LN57 UBX is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 October 2007.

Is LN57 UBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN57 UBX shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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