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RV57 RHY

2007 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,139 mi
Last recorded94,139 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 RHY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 94,139 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 87,249 miles

minor oil leak and under trays / covers fitted

slightly smokey on acceleration

underside components slightly corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2024 87,248 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (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))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

minor oil leak and under trays / covers fitted

slightly smokey on acceleration

underside components slightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2023 86,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 83,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 83,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension lower arm: ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension lower arm: ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Fail 16 Aug 2022 83,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension lower arm: ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension lower arm: ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2021 80,359 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 80,211 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 77,492 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 73,978 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 73,978 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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 30 Aug 2018 68,298 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 63,361 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 58,042 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 52,665 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 45,847 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 39,152 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 31,562 miles

all four tyres perishing on sidewalls

both front tyres getting low (205/55/16)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 24,951 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 18,898 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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RV57 RHY is a 2007 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RV57 RHY, 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 RV57 RHY registered?

RV57 RHY is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 September 2007.

Is RV57 RHY safe to buy?

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