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MF57 AOG

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

205,067 mi
Last recorded205,067 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF57 AOG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 205,067 miles

rear suspension components in a rusty condition

Fail 14 Nov 2023 205,048 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear suspension components in a rusty condition

Pass 16 Sep 2022 197,863 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe and inner sills rusty

Fail 2 Sep 2022 197,640 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust clamp corroded and insecure

rear subframe and inner sills rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2021 193,909 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

rear exhaust insecure tied up with wire

rear suspension in a rusty condition

Fail 13 Sep 2021 193,889 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 193,161 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 193,160 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear exhaust outer skin

Pass 18 Sep 2019 183,548 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust outer skin heavily corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2019 183,548 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/4517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable 215/4517 ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water (3.5 (a))

rear exhaust outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2018 166,243 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges 215/4517

front brake discs corroded and lipped

Fail 18 Sep 2018 166,243 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges 215/4517

front brake discs corroded and lipped

Pass 19 Sep 2017 153,566 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 153,566 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 138,636 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 125,511 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 108,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2014 108,626 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 98,597 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 98,597 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 78,706 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 60,609 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 43,798 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)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 43,797 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

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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MF57 AOG is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MF57 AOG, 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 MF57 AOG registered?

MF57 AOG is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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