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OY07 BYC

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,545 mi
Last recorded134,545 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY07 BYC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 134,545 miles

o/s front wheel binding slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2022 133,170 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 133,170 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 130,462 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 130,462 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

tpm on

Pass 28 Feb 2020 129,359 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 125,099 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2019 125,090 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 117,690 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 117,606 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 113,701 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 113,694 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 108,958 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 108,957 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 97,640 miles

body damage to n/s/f

both front tyres worn very low on edges

child seat fitted n/s/r

engine oil on MIN!

exhaust rear box, outer skin, very poor

o/s/f fog lamp damaged

o/s/r fog lamp lens damaged

o/s/r handbrake lever not fully returning to stop

oil around filler cap

tyre pressures look low?

Pass 4 Mar 2014 84,404 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

chip in front windscreen not in drivers view of the road

front brake pads worn close to metal

offside front fog lamp glass damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2013 72,329 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished tread seperation occuring.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2013 72,311 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres cracked and perished tread seperation occuring.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 55,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 39,634 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 39,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 31,356 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)

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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OY07 BYC is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OY07 BYC, 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 OY07 BYC registered?

OY07 BYC is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 March 2007.

Is OY07 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY07 BYC shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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