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OY57 ORJ

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

76,803 mi
Last recorded76,803 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 ORJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 76,803 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 76,803 miles

Central Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 73,461 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 70,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 68,445 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 65,456 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 60,507 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 55,863 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 51,542 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 48,142 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2013 43,440 miles

both sides rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2012 39,570 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner/outer edge

Pass 12 Aug 2011 35,007 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to 2mm in parts of tread

Pass 28 Aug 2010 25,368 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 ORJ is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ORJ, 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 ORJ registered?

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

Is OY57 ORJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY57 ORJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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