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FG07 USL

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,576 mi
Last recorded91,576 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 USL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 91,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 82,778 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 82,757 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 80,636 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and disc worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 75,027 miles

COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 69,803 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 65,767 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 60,289 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 60,289 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 54,782 miles

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2018 54,765 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertrays fitted

o/s rear brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Feb 2017 50,147 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

light scratching on windscreen

rear exhaust box corroding and deteriorating

slight lip on front and rear brake discs

Pass 16 Feb 2016 46,504 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 46,504 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 42,208 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 38,401 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 34,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2012 29,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2011 23,185 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 19,192 miles

UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEAT BELTS DUE TO CHILD SEATS FITTED

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 19,192 miles

UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEAT BELTS DUE TO CHILD SEATS FITTED

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 USL is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FG07 USL, 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 FG07 USL registered?

FG07 USL is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 March 2007.

Is FG07 USL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG07 USL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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