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FX57 YOF

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

203,142 mi
Last recorded203,142 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX57 YOF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 203,142 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 203,142 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 202,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing snapped (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached 1 bolt snapped off (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached is detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut top mount area (under wheel arch ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut top area ( under wheel arch ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 186,805 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 176,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 176,190 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 166,568 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened & offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear silencer deterioated

Pass 1 Oct 2020 158,872 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened & offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 151,385 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively nearside & offside front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 139,749 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer deterioated

Pass 18 Oct 2017 128,368 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 128,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 115,365 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split at narrow end. advise replace. (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre edge wear

Pass 28 Sep 2015 100,957 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o.s.r. (4.1.E.1)

suspect o.s. handbrake cable sticking

Pass 17 Oct 2014 92,644 miles

exhaust rear box outer casing corroded

trye presour warning lamp illuminated

Pass 30 Sep 2013 80,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 75,156 miles

N/S/F Tyre scrubbing outer edge

Pass 9 Sep 2011 59,834 miles

N/S/F Tyre scrubbing outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2010 44,199 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 YOF is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FX57 YOF, 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 YOF registered?

FX57 YOF is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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