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FA07 XDB

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

166,062 mi
Last recorded166,062 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA07 XDB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 166,062 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both linkages osf/nsf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch /wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 150,040 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 20 May 2021 150,039 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 141,320 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 141,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2019 129,537 miles

Undertray fitted.

Fail 7 Jun 2019 129,537 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Undertray fitted.

Pass 12 Jun 2018 117,004 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))

battery cover fitted

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 May 2017 105,937 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front window regulator required

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

dual mass flywheel noise when depressing clutch and realeasing

Pass 7 Jun 2016 96,785 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 96,785 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (1.8.A.1b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2015 85,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect rear brake pads!

Fail 2 Jun 2015 85,927 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect rear brake pads!

Pass 19 May 2014 73,511 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 63,247 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 51,166 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 37,358 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 26,192 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 24,539 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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FA07 XDB is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FA07 XDB, 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 FA07 XDB registered?

FA07 XDB is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is FA07 XDB safe to buy?

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