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FE57 XKP

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,044 mi
Last recorded131,044 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 XKP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 131,044 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 126,939 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 123,910 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 120,624 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 115,972 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 108,557 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 108,557 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 99,764 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 99,764 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 93,164 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 83,633 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 60,418 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 60,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XKP is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FE57 XKP, 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 FE57 XKP registered?

FE57 XKP is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is FE57 XKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE57 XKP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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