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RV57 RHU

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,092 mi
Last recorded93,092 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 RHU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 93,092 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 93,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 84,693 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 76,849 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 66,960 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 66,958 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 55,423 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 46,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear wiper insecure.

Slight bind offside rear brake.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2013 46,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wiper insecure.

Slight bind offside rear brake.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 36,973 miles

front tyres wearing low

front tyres worn very low on edges recomend replacment

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 6 Sep 2010 26,414 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 26,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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RV57 RHU is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RV57 RHU, 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

How do I check the history of RV57 RHU?

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What year was RV57 RHU registered?

RV57 RHU is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 September 2007.

Is RV57 RHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV57 RHU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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