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FY07 XYO

2007 Seat Altea XL

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,545 mi
Last recorded119,545 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea XL83,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 XYO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 119,545 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 119,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 116,914 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 116,903 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 113,101 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera and phone holder ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 113,095 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera and phone holder ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 111,211 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively disc slightly worn and coloured (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 108,424 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 106,219 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 106,219 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Phone mount centre of screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 100,418 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 90,846 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 79,193 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 68,161 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 68,152 miles

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

front brake discs worn/lipped

front brake pads worn

limited inspection to under side of vehicle due to covers fitted

rear brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 27 Apr 2015 57,283 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 52,566 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 47,652 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 47,652 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 42,635 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 38,142 miles

all tyres worn to edges

Pass 16 Mar 2010 29,787 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 29,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 XYO is a 2007 Seat Altea XL in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XYO, 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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What year was FY07 XYO registered?

FY07 XYO is a 2007 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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