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FE57 VTX

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,903 mi
Last recorded87,903 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 VTX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 87,903 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2014 79,385 miles

Middle and rear exhaust brackets very rusty

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 79,228 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Middle and rear exhaust brackets very rusty

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 67,004 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 53,747 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)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 43,022 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 32,752 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 32,752 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

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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FE57 VTX is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE57 VTX, 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 FE57 VTX registered?

FE57 VTX is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 September 2007.

Is FE57 VTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE57 VTX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE57 VTX have outstanding finance?

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