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FX57 YOG

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,834 mi
Last recorded151,834 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 151,834 miles

advisory both rear tyres are distorted and worn inner edges

advisory noisey flywheel and clutch judding

advisory under tray fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2017 151,770 miles

coil spring broken offside front (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

advisory both rear tyres are distorted and worn inner edges

advisory noisey flywheel and clutch judding

advisory under tray fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2016 134,540 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear quarter panel marked

Fail 8 Sep 2016 134,540 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear quarter panel marked

Pass 16 Sep 2015 116,578 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 116,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 98,383 miles

Front subframe and undershield have slight damage.

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

Nearside rear quarter panel damaged.

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

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

Slight bind on offside rear wheel.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 98,383 miles

Front subframe and undershield have slight damage.

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

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

Nearside rear quarter panel damaged.

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

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

Slight bind on offside rear wheel.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 78,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished.

Oil level low.

Service reminder light on.

Under shield and front subframe damaged slightly.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 78,040 miles

Service reminder light on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished.

Oil level low.

Under shield and front subframe damaged slightly.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 65,624 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 47,719 miles

Engine undershield broken and bolt missing.

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 31 Aug 2011 47,719 miles

Engine undershield broken and bolt missing.

Slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 6 Sep 2010 32,846 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 YOG is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YOG, 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 YOG registered?

FX57 YOG is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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