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FD07 XEV

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,670 mi
Last recorded62,670 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD07 XEV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 62,670 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 60,860 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 58,230 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 55,542 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 52,959 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 52,959 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 52,196 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. n/s also worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 50,326 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 46,790 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 43,522 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 39,079 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 35,454 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 32,401 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 32,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 27,666 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 22,677 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2011 16,649 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 14,412 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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FD07 XEV is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 FD07 XEV, 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 FD07 XEV registered?

FD07 XEV is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 June 2007.

Is FD07 XEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD07 XEV 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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