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MK57 VNE

2007 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,112 mi
Last recorded85,112 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK57 VNE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 85,112 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 78,890 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 76,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2015 76,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 66,016 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 66,016 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 49,659 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2012 41,542 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2012 41,542 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 28,731 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 18,228 miles

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

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

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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MK57 VNE is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MK57 VNE, 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 MK57 VNE registered?

MK57 VNE is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is MK57 VNE safe to buy?

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