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YT57 HJA

2007 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

123,931 mi
Last recorded123,931 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT57 HJA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 123,931 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 120,039 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 114,193 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 109,116 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 109,103 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 104,063 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 98,782 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 94,009 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 88,318 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 82,813 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 78,180 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 78,162 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 72,201 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 65,735 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 59,387 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 53,231 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 41,733 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 32,749 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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YT57 HJA is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 YT57 HJA, 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 YT57 HJA registered?

YT57 HJA is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 September 2007.

Is YT57 HJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT57 HJA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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