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PY07 FCU

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,199 mi
Last recorded114,199 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY07 FCU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 114,199 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroding

Fail 13 Jun 2022 114,199 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust outer skin corroding

Pass 27 Jul 2021 106,799 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Jul 2021 106,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jul 2020 98,268 miles

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

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jul 2019 89,463 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Aug 2018 81,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 81,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 81,771 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 76,241 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 68,192 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 60,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 52,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 46,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 39,685 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 32,951 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 23,548 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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PY07 FCU is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PY07 FCU, 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 PY07 FCU registered?

PY07 FCU is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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