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YP57 MSU

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

193,973 mi
Last recorded193,973 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP57 MSU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 193,973 miles

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

Offside Front wing, corrosion starting

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 193,558 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front wing, corrosion starting

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 175,536 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 175,535 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 169,240 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 169,235 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both side walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 161,589 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 161,465 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 152,968 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Apr 2018 152,725 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)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2017 141,435 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 141,435 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 128,719 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 20 Apr 2015 118,380 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2014 109,349 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2014 109,349 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 102,232 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside washer jet is blocked

Pass 30 Nov 2013 102,232 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside washer jet is blocked

Pass 17 Nov 2012 82,537 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 74,979 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 65,910 miles

Nearside Rear 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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YP57 MSU is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YP57 MSU, 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 YP57 MSU registered?

YP57 MSU is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 December 2007.

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