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FG07 PGV

2007 Seat Altea XL

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

146,537 mi
Last recorded146,537 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea XL83,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 PGV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 146,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 142,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread & worn inner shoulder - 225/45 R17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread & worn inner shoulder - 225/45 R17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 138,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing large cracks in tread lines & worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing large cracks in tread lines & worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 134,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear links have very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 131,452 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 128,893 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 127,090 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres badly worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2019 125,207 miles

BOTH REAR tyres worn on inner shoulders (225/45 R17 94W

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter damaged, still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 124,291 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link rod (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 13 Apr 2017 120,410 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 120,189 miles

Fuel system component leaking suspect pump above gearbox (7.2.3)

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 109,508 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 96,511 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 81,654 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 81,654 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 68,790 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 68,786 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 58,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear brakes imbalanced 31%.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 46,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2010 32,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Mar 2010 32,980 miles

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

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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FG07 PGV is a 2007 Seat Altea XL in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PGV, 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 PGV registered?

FG07 PGV is a 2007 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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