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SK57 XUY

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,201 mi
Last recorded111,201 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK57 XUY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 111,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 107,664 miles

os wing corroded no sharp edges

Fail 9 Sep 2022 107,664 miles

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

os wing corroded no sharp edges

Pass 9 Sep 2021 98,482 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 90,717 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 87,138 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 84,141 miles

Offside Front Lower turbo boost intercooler pipe not connected & connection worn

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 84,139 miles

Emissions not tested due to turbo boost leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower turbo boost intercooler pipe not connected & connection worn

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 79,833 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 77,545 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 May 2016 71,280 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 64,029 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2014 61,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 56,405 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 50,507 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 44,052 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear and offside rear tyres cracking but no cords or ply showing

offside front brake disc worn on inner face

Pass 8 Sep 2010 35,040 miles

offside front brake disc scored on inner face

Fail 8 Sep 2010 35,031 miles

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

offside front brake disc scored on inner face

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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SK57 XUY is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SK57 XUY, 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 SK57 XUY registered?

SK57 XUY is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 September 2007.

Is SK57 XUY safe to buy?

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