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FG07 BSX

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,154 mi
Last recorded124,154 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 BSX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 124,154 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 107,301 miles

engine management light on

Fail 10 Oct 2015 107,301 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

engine management light on

Pass 21 Oct 2014 90,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2014 90,122 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2013 70,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 53,438 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 46,516 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 34,343 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 34,343 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2010 23,295 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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FG07 BSX is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FG07 BSX, 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 FG07 BSX registered?

FG07 BSX is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 March 2007.

Is FG07 BSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG07 BSX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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