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PY57 ERK

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

130,041 mi
Last recorded130,041 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY57 ERK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 130,041 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and Rear both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Front and Rear - has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under vehicle and suspension components are rusty

Pass 12 May 2022 95,080 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring worn Front and Nearside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 95,066 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 92,719 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 87,720 miles

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

n/s/r tyre feathered

Pass 6 Aug 2018 81,445 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 76,355 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn/out of shape inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2016 70,735 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 63,794 miles

child seat fitted

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2014 58,856 miles

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

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

full under body protection fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2013 53,621 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 48,573 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 40,088 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 28,654 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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PY57 ERK is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc 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 PY57 ERK, 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 PY57 ERK registered?

PY57 ERK is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is PY57 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY57 ERK 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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