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DE56 ORX

2007 Seat Altea XL

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,056 mi
Last recorded190,056 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea XL83,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 ORX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 190,056 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 190,051 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 178,962 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Undercarriage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 178,962 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Undercarriage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 163,875 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 150,979 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 142,564 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside steering rack boot twisted

TPMS light on

Fail 14 Oct 2016 142,564 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside steering rack boot twisted

TPMS light on

Pass 1 Oct 2015 137,268 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 1 Oct 2015 137,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 17 Oct 2014 131,664 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 131,663 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front tyre has cuts on inner side wall

Pass 20 Dec 2013 117,733 miles

Front brake discs poor condition

Fail 18 Dec 2013 117,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake discs poor condition

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 100,995 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 100,995 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 84,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 67,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 Dec 2009 53,041 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 53,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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DE56 ORX is a 2007 Seat Altea XL in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DE56 ORX, 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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DE56 ORX is a 2007 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 2 January 2007.

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