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SD57 OFA

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

194,745 mi
Last recorded194,745 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 194,745 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 194,715 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to tyres (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2022 177,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 159,498 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 159,498 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2020 144,138 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 129,008 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 113,283 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 113,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2017 106,884 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 98,922 miles

Centre exhaust clamp brocken

Offside Rear pillar fractured at door latch

Fail 24 May 2016 98,920 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre exhaust clamp brocken

Offside Rear pillar fractured at door latch

Pass 13 May 2015 92,195 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 86,084 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 79,921 miles

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

rear tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 17 May 2012 73,519 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 66,386 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 48,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate cracked

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 OFA is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OFA, 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 OFA registered?

SD57 OFA is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 October 2007.

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