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FP57 YXC

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,206 mi
Last recorded139,206 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP57 YXC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 139,206 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 138,931 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 126,735 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres 3mm

Fail 6 Nov 2017 126,667 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken lower coil (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed approximately 4% of its width (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres 3mm

Pass 8 Nov 2016 111,495 miles

nearside rear reflector has some damage.

Fail 1 Nov 2016 111,183 miles

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

Rear pads are getting low.

nearside rear reflector has some damage.

Pass 9 Nov 2015 96,696 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 80,347 miles

Front brake disc inner faces are getting rusty.

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 63,358 miles

both front tyres 3mm

front pads getting low 5mm

Pass 9 Nov 2012 48,805 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 48,789 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres 2-3mm on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2011 32,682 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)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 20,215 miles

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

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

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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FP57 YXC is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FP57 YXC, 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 FP57 YXC registered?

FP57 YXC is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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