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PK57 VYT

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,012 mi
Last recorded118,012 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK57 VYT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 118,012 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))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 99,718 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 95,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

hand brake has reserve travel

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2019 82,460 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2019 82,459 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 75,717 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 75,717 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 68,448 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 68,425 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 61,572 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 61,572 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 57,075 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 48,273 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 39,456 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 25,831 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 17,548 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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PK57 VYT is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PK57 VYT, 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 PK57 VYT registered?

PK57 VYT is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is PK57 VYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK57 VYT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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