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YB57 AHY

2007 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

111,243 mi
Last recorded111,243 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 AHY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 111,243 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 107,044 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 102,544 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 102,544 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 99,978 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 95,961 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 95,959 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 91,953 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 88,480 miles

rear heat shield lose

Fail 25 Feb 2020 88,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear heat shield lose

Pass 26 Feb 2019 82,991 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 78,791 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING ON EDGES AND APPROACHING LIMITS

Pass 17 Oct 2016 72,464 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 66,670 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 60,858 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 55,242 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 48,354 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 40,936 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 28,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YB57 AHY is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YB57 AHY, 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

How do I check the history of YB57 AHY?

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What year was YB57 AHY registered?

YB57 AHY is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 November 2007.

Is YB57 AHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB57 AHY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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