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OY57 UKU

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

180,110 mi
Last recorded180,110 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 UKU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 180,110 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 168,478 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 159,136 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low on inner edge

Outer body sill covers fitted restricting visibility

Vehicle under covers fitted restricting visibility

Fail 13 Jul 2016 159,136 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low on inner edge

Outer body sill covers fitted restricting visibility

Vehicle under covers fitted restricting visibility

Pass 21 Jul 2015 147,451 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 21 Jul 2014 134,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jul 2014 134,947 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 122,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2012 108,895 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 108,871 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 94,449 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 94,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 76,353 miles

rear tyres worn uneven on inside edges

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 UKU is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UKU, 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 UKU registered?

OY57 UKU is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 October 2007.

Is OY57 UKU safe to buy?

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