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FG57 XHJ

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,953 mi
Last recorded112,953 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 XHJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2020 112,953 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 106,821 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 106,821 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 100,369 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 94,696 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 88,676 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

nearside front tyre has side wall damage

nearside rear tyre cracking and perished and worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking and perished and worn on inner edge

rear brake pads worn more than 50%

Pass 22 Oct 2015 81,870 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 81,481 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 72,288 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 72,287 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 63,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly out off shape on inside edge

Fail 31 Oct 2013 63,875 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly out off shape on inside edge

Pass 23 Oct 2012 55,296 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 43,689 miles

nearside rear tyre feathering on the inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

vehicle fitted with plastic under trays

Fail 11 Oct 2011 43,685 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre feathering on the inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

rear brake discs slightly worn and slightly scored

vehicle fitted with plastic under trays

Pass 29 Oct 2010 32,097 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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FG57 XHJ is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FG57 XHJ, 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 FG57 XHJ registered?

FG57 XHJ is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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