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FE07 XRU

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

171,581 mi
Last recorded171,581 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE07 XRU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 171,581 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 143,983 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 138,764 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 123,006 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 109,895 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 93,450 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 88,195 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 88,193 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 84,006 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 78,693 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 72,167 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 72,167 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 60,534 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2011 46,543 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 31,411 miles

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)

outer case of centre rear seat belt broke but not affecting operation

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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FE07 XRU is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FE07 XRU, 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 FE07 XRU registered?

FE07 XRU is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is FE07 XRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE07 XRU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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