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OY57 ORF

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,349 mi
Last recorded141,349 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 ORF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2024 141,349 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 135,760 miles

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

osr slight brake bind

Pass 1 Nov 2022 131,173 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 126,650 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 121,771 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 114,286 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 22 Jun 2018 109,518 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 97,583 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

various covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 30 Jun 2017 97,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

various covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 May 2016 72,018 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 61,152 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 56,743 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 47,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 40,341 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 33,392 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 26,207 miles

Nearside Rear 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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OY57 ORF is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ORF, 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 ORF registered?

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

Is OY57 ORF safe to buy?

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