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ML57 UBD

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,989 mi
Last recorded132,989 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML57 UBD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 132,989 miles

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly On the limit slow (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 122,170 miles

205 / 55 / 16 tyres fitted

Sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2016 122,156 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

205 / 55 / 16 tyres fitted

Sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 111,604 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 102,662 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 88,352 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 76,469 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2010 58,552 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 58,551 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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ML57 UBD is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ML57 UBD, 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 ML57 UBD registered?

ML57 UBD is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 October 2007.

Is ML57 UBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML57 UBD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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