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YF57 RZA

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,212 mi
Last recorded141,212 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 RZA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 141,212 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 137,205 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Fail 19 Nov 2019 137,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 22 Nov 2018 129,922 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 119,109 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 119,109 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 101,301 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Outer exhaust corrded

car smokey when cold

slight brake judder

Pass 25 Nov 2015 84,975 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 76,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2014 76,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 70,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers smearing

Pass 30 Nov 2012 64,229 miles

Nearside front brake disc showing slight corrosion on inner face

Offside front brake disc showing slight corrosion on inner face

Fail 30 Nov 2012 64,229 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside front brake disc showing slight corrosion on inner face

Offside front brake disc showing slight corrosion on inner face

Pass 26 Aug 2011 52,610 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 44,041 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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YF57 RZA is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YF57 RZA, 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 YF57 RZA registered?

YF57 RZA is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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