MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,155 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Winter tyres fitted to both front wheels
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Winter tyres fitted to both front wheels
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear rear exhaust silencer badly corroded outer skin , but not blowing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tyre badly worn inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tyre badly worn inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing cracks and perishing (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing cracks and perishing (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing cracks and perishing (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing cracks and perishing (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise engine top cover missing
advise rear tyres showing age related cracks/tears and sign of perishing
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise engine top cover missing
advise rear tyres showing age related cracks/tears and sign of perishing
front brake disc inner surface corroded and braking up
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside front shock absorber dust cover loose and torn.
How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?
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FG57 VXN is a 2007 Seat Altea XL in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 FG57 VXN, 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 FG57 VXN registered?
FG57 VXN is a 2007 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 26 September 2007.
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