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FY57 XVE

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

177,234 mi
Last recorded177,234 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 XVE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2020 177,234 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 172,797 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 161,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 150,825 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 140,156 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 125,772 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 109,106 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 93,817 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 77,510 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 59,472 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 39,273 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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FY57 XVE is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FY57 XVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY57 XVE?

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What year was FY57 XVE registered?

FY57 XVE is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2007.

Is FY57 XVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY57 XVE shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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