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FG57 OJT

2007 Seat Altea XL

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,483 mi
Last recorded132,483 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea XL83,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 OJT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 132,483 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside front tyre wearing low

Fail 14 Aug 2018 132,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine torque mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 119,940 miles

Offside Rear water in light unit

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 119,932 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear water in light unit

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 108,172 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 95,869 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 82,274 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak from engine area

Pass 15 Aug 2013 66,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2013 66,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 64,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Sep 2011 56,953 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 47,704 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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FG57 OJT is a 2007 Seat Altea XL in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 83,224 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG57 OJT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FG57 OJT is a 2007 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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