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FX57 YNW

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,851 mi
Last recorded133,851 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX57 YNW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 133,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 133,848 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 125,621 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Outer cv boot has slight damage

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 125,323 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Outer cv boot has slight damage

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 115,602 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 115,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 106,570 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 106,569 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 98,640 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 88,332 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 77,675 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Aug 2014 77,675 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 68,275 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 68,275 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 57,502 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 46,419 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 36,391 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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FX57 YNW is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YNW, 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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FX57 YNW is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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