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ML57 XUW

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,374 mi
Last recorded127,374 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 May 2024 127,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 122,750 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 122,735 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2022 118,646 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 118,644 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 112,768 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 112,768 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 108,802 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 15 Jan 2020 108,802 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

02/12/19 30/06/20

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 98,575 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 85,526 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 85,526 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 72,953 miles

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 3 Oct 2016 72,953 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 1 Apr 2015 55,879 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Apr 2015 55,879 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2014 41,616 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 41,616 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 23,505 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 20,732 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)

offside front shocker dust boot distorted

Pass 2 Dec 2010 16,514 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 XUW is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XUW, 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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ML57 XUW is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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