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SH57 WKY

2007 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

70,944 mi
Last recorded70,944 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH57 WKY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 70,944 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Secondary catch siezed (3.1 (c))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 70,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

205/ 55 /16

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Secondary catch siezed (3.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 66,370 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 66,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 62,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 62,361 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 58,576 miles

Offside Rear tyre heavily worn on the inner edge and heavily cracked

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 58,575 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre heavily worn on the inner edge and heavily cracked

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 53,752 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 53,752 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 49,677 miles

Child seats fitted - No rear seatbelts fully checked

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 49,677 miles

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)

Child seats fitted - No rear seatbelts fully checked

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 44,542 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 44,542 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 39,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front bumper at nearside damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2013 39,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2012 35,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jul 2012 35,922 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 32,578 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 25,119 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 25,119 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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SH57 WKY is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 SH57 WKY, 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 SH57 WKY registered?

SH57 WKY is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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