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SA57 UGR

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,181 mi
Last recorded131,181 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA57 UGR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 131,181 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 128,160 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 128,120 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 125,595 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 125,364 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 115,298 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 111,515 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 111,479 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 105,685 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 97,110 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 90,695 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 84,260 miles

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

rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 8 Aug 2016 84,259 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2014 80,423 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 80,380 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 71,195 miles

Nearside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 29 Sep 2012 63,502 miles

Added 3 litres engine oil

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 55,491 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 55,491 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 45,975 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 45,975 miles

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

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

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)

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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SA57 UGR is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SA57 UGR, 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 SA57 UGR registered?

SA57 UGR is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2007.

Is SA57 UGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA57 UGR shows 21 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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