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DE07 MXZ

2007 Seat Altea XL

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,512 mi
Last recorded158,512 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea XL83,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE07 MXZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 158,512 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 152,276 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 142,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 137,121 miles

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

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front diver side wing corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2019 134,533 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 132,369 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 122,491 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 111,818 miles

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

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)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 101,294 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 90,586 miles

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Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 79,959 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 73,073 miles

All tyres around 2.5 mm

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Water entering nearside rear area of car ?

Pass 6 Jun 2012 73,073 miles

All tyres around 2.5 mm

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

Water entering nearside rear area of car ?

Pass 9 Jun 2011 64,793 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 56,309 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 56,107 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DE07 MXZ is a 2007 Seat Altea XL in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE07 MXZ, 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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DE07 MXZ is a 2007 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 8 May 2007.

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