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SL57 FBF

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,715 mi
Last recorded99,715 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 FBF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 99,715 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 99,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 96,784 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 96,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 91,077 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Back box outer shield corroded - no leaks (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 85,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

outer caseof exhaust silencer coroded but not leaking

Pass 11 Oct 2019 79,121 miles

No acceleration detected!

Fail 10 Oct 2019 79,111 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

No acceleration detected!

Pass 12 Oct 2018 66,229 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 57,075 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 56,977 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 52,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and metal banjo pipe (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and metal pipe on caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 47,307 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 41,956 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 35,589 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 31,153 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 26,178 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 21,369 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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SL57 FBF is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 SL57 FBF, 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 SL57 FBF registered?

SL57 FBF is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 September 2007.

Is SL57 FBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL57 FBF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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