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ML57 UMJ

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,225 mi
Last recorded131,225 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 131,225 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

damp around fuel filter

front wipers poor

Pass 21 Oct 2016 114,553 miles

n/s/r light lens damaged

wipers smearing screen

Fail 20 Oct 2016 114,553 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r light lens damaged

tracking check

wipers smearing screen

Pass 5 Oct 2015 103,440 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 103,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 96,610 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 96,604 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 79,425 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 66,609 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 54,366 miles

nsr tyre wearing badly on inside shoulder

Pass 8 Oct 2010 40,923 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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ML57 UMJ is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 ML57 UMJ, 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 UMJ registered?

ML57 UMJ is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 October 2007.

Is ML57 UMJ safe to buy?

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