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OY57 MXL

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,749 mi
Last recorded122,749 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 MXL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 122,749 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear position light and stop lamp intensity slightly reduced

Pass 3 Jul 2020 120,349 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged also center belt buckle . still functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 120,347 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged also center belt buckle . still functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 May 2019 114,588 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2019 114,587 miles

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 107,845 miles

Bonnet secondary catch stiff to apply.

Nearside Front headlamp slight play on mounts,however does remain secure.

Nearside Front tyre slight perishing.

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

cannot clearly view both rear inner brake pads.

Pass 21 Apr 2017 102,673 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 96,983 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 96,981 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 88,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded and centre bracket

Fail 9 May 2015 58,428 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 69,447 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 69,447 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 64,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 64,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 52,808 miles

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

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

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

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

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 57,640 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 31,891 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 31,891 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)

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

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 MXL is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MXL, 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 MXL registered?

OY57 MXL is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 September 2007.

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