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FY07 NLG

2007 Seat Altea XL

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

202,974 mi
Last recorded202,974 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea XL83,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 NLG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 202,974 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 202,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 198,659 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 198,464 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 193,875 miles

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

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

Rear brake pipe poorly secured

Rear number plate deteriorated

airbag light not illuminated

Pass 26 Mar 2019 165,246 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 152,637 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

vehicle wet at time of test

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 140,613 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 130,543 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 118,454 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 118,454 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 103,840 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 90,818 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 79,285 miles

airbag lamp on

Fail 1 Mar 2011 63,778 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 63,778 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 49,778 miles

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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FY07 NLG is a 2007 Seat Altea XL in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FY07 NLG, 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 FY07 NLG registered?

FY07 NLG is a 2007 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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