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FX57 NXF

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,041 mi
Last recorded169,041 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX57 NXF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 169,041 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2025 169,041 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 168,130 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 159,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 152,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 152,182 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 144,822 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 144,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 136,622 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 136,622 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 130,191 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 122,578 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

emissions only just met min standard

under trays and side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 Aug 2018 122,578 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

emissions only just met min standard

under trays and side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Aug 2017 116,047 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2017 116,047 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2016 108,022 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 99,857 miles

child seats fitted preventing the checking of rear seat belts

Fail 3 Jul 2014 93,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate damaged

o/s/rear brake bindeing slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2014 93,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate damaged

o/s/rear brake bindeing slightly

Pass 9 Jul 2013 82,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2012 67,695 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2011 50,752 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 44,578 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 44,578 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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FX57 NXF is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FX57 NXF, 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 FX57 NXF registered?

FX57 NXF is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 November 2007.

Is FX57 NXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX57 NXF shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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