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FV07 EXL

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,594 mi
Last recorded166,594 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV07 EXL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 166,594 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 May 2019 166,594 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose Wheel bolts loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Securing nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 147,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 124,619 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 104,795 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 100,064 miles

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

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 2 May 2014 91,479 miles

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

rear brake disc's worn

Fail 26 Apr 2014 91,287 miles

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

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

rear brake pads/discs worn

Pass 17 Apr 2013 77,239 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 64,266 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 51,359 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 40,652 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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FV07 EXL is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FV07 EXL, 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 FV07 EXL registered?

FV07 EXL is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 April 2007.

Is FV07 EXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV07 EXL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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