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NL57 PHY

2007 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,171 mi
Last recorded132,171 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL57 PHY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 132,171 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 132,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2018 120,472 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 120,260 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated safety mechanism (3.1 (c))

Pass 27 May 2017 102,604 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 93,227 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 93,227 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 72,367 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 51,897 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 51,692 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 47,346 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2012 41,881 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 36,181 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 30,674 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 30,674 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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NL57 PHY is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NL57 PHY, 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 NL57 PHY registered?

NL57 PHY is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 September 2007.

Is NL57 PHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL57 PHY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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