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FY07 WFU

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,103 mi
Last recorded175,103 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 WFU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 175,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 174,201 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2015 161,303 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 148,732 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 133,564 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 133,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 117,017 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 117,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

OSR tyre has tread lifting on the in ner portion of tread

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2011 97,409 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 76,113 miles

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

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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FY07 WFU is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FY07 WFU, 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 FY07 WFU registered?

FY07 WFU is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 March 2007.

Is FY07 WFU safe to buy?

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