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FH57 XDV

2007 Seat Altea XL

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,382 mi
Last recorded125,382 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea XL83,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 XDV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 125,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam output poor (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer deteriorating and slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 120,347 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 120,262 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 116,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 111,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer slight leak with heavy corrosion to outer casing

Pass 4 Dec 2020 102,381 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DIRTY (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 88,871 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 80,084 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 72,441 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 71,337 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre has cracks in the tread and worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2015 59,386 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 50,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2015 50,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 41,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 41,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 34,323 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wall scrubbed/kerbed

Offside front tyre wall scrubbed/kerbed

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 24,951 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 17,902 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Dec 2010 17,902 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 XDV is a 2007 Seat Altea XL in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FH57 XDV, 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 XDV registered?

FH57 XDV is a 2007 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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The MOT history for FH57 XDV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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