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SD57 OEY

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

115,420 mi
Last recorded115,420 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD57 OEY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 115,420 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 114,009 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 110,407 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 110,249 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 106,700 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Dec 2016 101,618 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Dec 2015 92,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Dec 2014 83,171 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 72,542 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 63,350 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 63,127 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake discs are slightly corroded.

Oil level is low.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre is worn to 3mm, and worn on inner edge.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 50,680 miles

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

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

service indicator is on

Pass 29 Oct 2010 36,507 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 OEY is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SD57 OEY, 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 OEY registered?

SD57 OEY is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is SD57 OEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD57 OEY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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