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FY07 WPM

2007 Seat Altea XL

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

186,013 mi
Last recorded186,013 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea XL83,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 WPM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 186,013 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 186,008 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 179,705 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2020 174,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 168,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 163,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush very slight play in drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 153,872 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 136,175 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 136,175 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 128,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 121,666 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 107,095 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 27 Mar 2013 107,095 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 26 Mar 2012 88,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 88,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 67,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OS REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGES, ALL BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO RUST AND LIPPED

Pass 25 Mar 2010 44,833 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 44,833 miles

Offside Front 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 XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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FY07 WPM is a 2007 Seat Altea XL in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2007 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 83,224 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 XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY07 WPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FY07 WPM is a 2007 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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