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OY57 OPT

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

155,161 mi
Last recorded155,161 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 155,161 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear General surface corrosion to sub-frame & suspension components

Pass 10 Dec 2024 145,173 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 145,137 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 134,805 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 134,758 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 130,627 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 125,310 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 121,088 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 117,668 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 113,008 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 108,516 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 103,758 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 100,675 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 94,083 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 86,905 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 72,631 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 55,786 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 47,745 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 27,549 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 OPT is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OPT, 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 OY57 OPT registered?

OY57 OPT is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 September 2007.

Is OY57 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY57 OPT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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