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OY57 BND

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

195,995 mi
Last recorded195,995 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 BND
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 195,995 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 195,900 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 190,847 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2024 190,822 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 185,765 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 180,798 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 174,374 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 174,631 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 174,333 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 161,636 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 150,563 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 150,125 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 139,157 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 124,610 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 124,608 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 1 May 2015 109,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 109,534 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 96,792 miles

rear exhaust box casing corroded but not leaking

Fail 20 May 2014 96,792 miles

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

rear exhaust box casing corroded but not leaking

Pass 6 Feb 2013 77,616 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 61,340 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 57,328 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 38,760 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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OY57 BND is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OY57 BND, 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 OY57 BND registered?

OY57 BND is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is OY57 BND safe to buy?

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