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FY07 NLX

2007 Seat Altea XL

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,368 mi
Last recorded117,368 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea XL83,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 117,368 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 104,561 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 104,561 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 92,679 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 87,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 77,962 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Rear Both rear tyres are cracking

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 67,891 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 67,441 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Jun 2016 67,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2015 58,354 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 56,281 miles

slight restrictive free movement on offside front brake component

Fail 18 Nov 2014 56,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight restrictive free movement on offside front brake component

Pass 9 Oct 2013 49,762 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 43,496 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 36,010 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on the edges

Pass 30 Mar 2010 23,556 miles

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)

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 NLX is a 2007 Seat Altea XL in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NLX, 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 NLX registered?

FY07 NLX is a 2007 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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