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YB57 AJV

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,306 mi
Last recorded136,306 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 AJV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 136,306 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears and also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlight faded

Pass 1 Jun 2022 129,512 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 120,884 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

zero emissions data

Fail 11 Jun 2021 120,884 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

zero emissions data

Fail 20 May 2021 120,878 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel caliper (1.1.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

exhaust flexy in poor condition

Pass 17 Aug 2020 120,743 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill trim covers fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2020 120,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached Severely damaged / unserviceable (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill trim covers fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2020 120,699 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Fuel seepage at filter

Rear Slight general corrosion underside

Pass 26 Oct 2018 116,632 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 109,057 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 103,890 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 80,015 miles

Exhaust pipe into back box joint corroded

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2015 80,015 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust pipe into back box joint corroded

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 61,447 miles

cable not returning on n/s rear caliper

flat stop on o/s rear tyre,also nearing limit

n/s cv gaiter damp

Fail 19 May 2014 61,447 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cable not returning on n/s rear caliper

flat stop on o/s rear tyre,also nearing limit

n/s cv gaiter damp

Pass 8 May 2013 45,540 miles

nearside front tyre getting low

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

offside front tyre getting low (inner edge worn).

offside rear tyre getting low (inner tread worn).

Pass 19 May 2012 33,725 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

centre exhaust hanger has corroded off.

rear exhaust box outer skin flaky

Fail 19 May 2012 33,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

centre exhaust hanger has corroded off.

rear exhaust box outer skin flaky

Pass 30 Sep 2010 13,219 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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YB57 AJV is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YB57 AJV, 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 YB57 AJV registered?

YB57 AJV is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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