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FL57 XVZ

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

204,533 mi
Last recorded204,533 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 XVZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 204,533 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 186,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 165,354 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 143,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2013 143,044 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 119,627 miles

Exhaust back box support fractured and outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 95,181 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 71,186 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil level low.

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

Slight bind o/s/r brake.

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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FL57 XVZ is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FL57 XVZ, 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

How do I check the history of FL57 XVZ?

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What year was FL57 XVZ registered?

FL57 XVZ is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is FL57 XVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL57 XVZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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