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CF07 FMX

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,630 mi
Last recorded161,630 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF07 FMX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 161,630 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 133,309 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2016 133,309 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2015 109,284 miles

child seats fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2015 109,284 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

child seats fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2014 91,566 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 91,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 82,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust tail box badly rusted

o/s/r brake caliper, hand brake lever mechanism worn.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 68,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

plastic sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

Fail 23 Jul 2012 68,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

plastic sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

Pass 21 Jul 2011 56,175 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 42,501 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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CF07 FMX is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CF07 FMX, 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 CF07 FMX registered?

CF07 FMX is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 August 2007.

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