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YT57 XDA

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,644 mi
Last recorded116,644 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT57 XDA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 116,644 miles

Both nearside tyres worn on edges

Fail 6 Oct 2017 116,627 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both nearside tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Sep 2016 102,533 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear corroded

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2016 102,533 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear corroded

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2015 88,049 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Sep 2014 74,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Sep 2013 64,297 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 58,830 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 58,830 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 46,684 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 31,976 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 XDA is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YT57 XDA, 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 XDA registered?

YT57 XDA is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2007.

Is YT57 XDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT57 XDA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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