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SL57 HLX

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,240 mi
Last recorded118,240 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 HLX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 118,240 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 118,185 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside nearside (2.7.4)

service brake: service brake efficiency just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 16 Feb 2016 111,614 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 91,458 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 94,158 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 77,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear drive shaft boots split

Pass 4 Feb 2013 63,853 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 44,766 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 44,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 32,587 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 HLX is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HLX, 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 HLX registered?

SL57 HLX is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 September 2007.

Is SL57 HLX safe to buy?

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