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SD57 FKG

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

155,493 mi
Last recorded155,493 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD57 FKG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 155,493 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tread marked in yellow ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear subframe corroded but not excessive

Fail 4 Oct 2023 154,883 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nsf lower arm rear bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn osf lower arm rear bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder removed from screen prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tread marked in yellow ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear subframe corroded but not excessive

Pass 4 Oct 2022 136,845 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S and N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 136,845 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left PRS adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S and N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 122,689 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 122,689 miles

Offside Body component insecure Fuel return cooler likely to fall from vehicle (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners ()

Pass 9 Oct 2020 111,456 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 111,456 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 93,522 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 93,522 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 83,980 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 83,979 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 74,895 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2017 74,894 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 65,050 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 59,387 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 59,387 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 51,165 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 40,268 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 37,613 miles

INNER FACES OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE HEAVILY CORRODED

REAR WASHER IS INOP

Fail 31 May 2012 37,613 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

INNER FACES OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE HEAVILY CORRODED

N/S/R TYRE HAS A NAIL IN THE TREAD

REAR WASHER IS INOP

Pass 30 Sep 2010 22,865 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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SD57 FKG is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SD57 FKG, 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 SD57 FKG registered?

SD57 FKG is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 September 2007.

Is SD57 FKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD57 FKG shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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