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SY57 TYT

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,221 mi
Last recorded138,221 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 138,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 127,754 miles

Near side front wheel binding very slightly

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 120,087 miles

Cooler hanging down under car

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

Rear Heat shield loose above exhaust silencer

Fail 29 Sep 2016 120,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm .9mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Cooler hanging down under car

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

Rear Heat shield loose above exhaust silencer

Pass 4 Sep 2015 102,822 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 75,405 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 80,987 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 80,987 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 70,429 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 70,429 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 60,342 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 50,222 miles

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)

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 TYT is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY57 TYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY57 TYT registered?

SY57 TYT is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is SY57 TYT safe to buy?

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