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FL57 XWD

2007 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,865 mi
Last recorded124,865 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 XWD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 124,865 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 103,986 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 81,577 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 81,577 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 71,490 miles

Both front tyre's worn on inner edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread /damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside headlamp slightly loose

Fail 23 Oct 2017 71,490 miles

Both front tyre's worn on inner edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread /damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside headlamp slightly loose

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 71,473 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases part of rear (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front brake slight uneven application

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 63,159 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear tyre has nail

Pass 27 Aug 2015 54,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 54,847 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 48,876 miles

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

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

sidewall of o/s rear tyre started to split

Fail 27 Aug 2014 48,876 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

sidewall of o/s rear tyre started to split

Pass 15 Aug 2013 43,987 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 43,987 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 39,770 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 34,244 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 34,244 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 25,033 miles

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

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 XWD is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FL57 XWD, 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 FL57 XWD registered?

FL57 XWD is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is FL57 XWD safe to buy?

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