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SY57 TYO

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,999 mi
Last recorded89,999 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY57 TYO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 89,999 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 89,999 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

no plate light inoperative

Pass 4 Nov 2020 83,750 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Oct 2020 83,654 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Centre/rear seatbelt stalk cover missing

Child seat Nearside rear

Front brake discs lipped and worn

Nearside front tyre slightly wearing on edges

Offside rear caliper handbrake lever seized and not returning

Plastic undershields fitted unable to inspect

Pass 7 May 2019 76,827 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Clutch pedal stiff and biting point low

Front brake discs corroded

Front exhaust hanger bracket broken

Nail in Nearside rear tyre

Rear centre seat belt stalk casing missing

Rear subframe corroded

Rear wiper split

Slight bind both rear brakes

Fail 3 May 2019 76,827 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Clutch pedal stiff and biting point low

Front brake discs corroded

Front exhaust hanger bracket broken

Nail in Nearside rear tyre

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

Rear centre seat belt stalk casing missing

Rear subframe corroded

Rear wiper split

Slight bind both rear brakes

Pass 4 May 2018 72,264 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 71,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 65,359 miles

Central Rear seat belt clip plastic cover missing

Fail 5 Apr 2017 65,300 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Rear seat belt clip plastic cover missing

Pass 31 Mar 2016 59,450 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt buckle plastic case missing

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 59,411 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken Bottom seat area (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Rear Seat belt buckle plastic case missing

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 51,876 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 50,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 11 Oct 2014 50,122 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 46,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres badly perished/cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2012 42,523 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 36,127 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 36,127 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 27,744 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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SY57 TYO is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SY57 TYO, 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 SY57 TYO registered?

SY57 TYO is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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