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FH57 ENC

2007 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,882 mi
Last recorded159,882 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea XL83,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 ENC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 159,882 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

top engine and under tray covers fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2016 159,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

top engine and under tray covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2014 149,872 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 142,311 miles

2 x chips in the windscreen

front registration plate damaged

wiper blades smearing as badly as they can without being failure items

Pass 3 Dec 2012 129,285 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 116,687 miles

N/s wiper smearing the screen

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

Rear brake discs worn

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 96,609 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/wheel arch damaged may come into contact with tyre when fully laden

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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FH57 ENC is a 2007 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FH57 ENC, 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 FH57 ENC registered?

FH57 ENC is a 2007 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 16 November 2007.

Is FH57 ENC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH57 ENC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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