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FG07 NXA

2007 Seat Altea XL

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

186,159 mi
Last recorded186,159 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea XL83,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 NXA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 186,159 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2025 186,159 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 175,602 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 167,474 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 167,442 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2022 156,321 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 150,192 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 150,192 miles

Emissions not tested due too mesh over the tail pipe (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both front dip beams (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 135,886 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 119,271 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 119,252 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 109,280 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 98,134 miles

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding and disc showing signs of heat damage

engine covers and under trays obscuring view to some components

unable to see base of rear springs

Pass 2 Jun 2016 90,149 miles

Rear exhaust rear box corroded

rear support bracket badly corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 85,840 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise rear box deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2014 77,192 miles

advise font on front and rear number plates

Pass 3 Jun 2013 68,502 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 68,502 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 55,214 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 53,724 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 41,912 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 31,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 30,929 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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FG07 NXA is a 2007 Seat Altea XL in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FG07 NXA, 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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What year was FG07 NXA registered?

FG07 NXA is a 2007 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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