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VO57 XNL

2007 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,811 mi
Last recorded87,811 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO57 XNL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 87,811 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 83,166 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 77,038 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 69,739 miles

Rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated.

Fail 17 Sep 2018 69,649 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated.

Pass 7 Sep 2017 61,622 miles

Manufacturer engine covers and body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Also worn unevenly on inner edge, no cords exposed at time of testing ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn unevenly on inner edge, no cords exposed at time of testing

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and partially adrift, no leaks of exhaust gas when tested.

Pass 12 Sep 2016 54,462 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 46,125 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 37,896 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 30,101 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 23,416 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2011 19,213 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 6,622 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 6,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 6,620 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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VO57 XNL is a 2007 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VO57 XNL, 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

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What year was VO57 XNL registered?

VO57 XNL is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 September 2007.

Is VO57 XNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO57 XNL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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