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FY07 OVM

2007 Seat Altea XL

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,096 mi
Last recorded106,096 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea XL83,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 OVM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 106,096 miles

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

surface rust on rear axle

Pass 5 Oct 2020 100,867 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 95,215 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2019 95,215 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2018 90,301 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2017 79,434 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2016 78,436 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 78,248 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 76,262 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 76,253 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 74,016 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 74,016 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 69,457 miles

Nearside front brake disc showing slight corrosion on inner face

Fail 17 Dec 2013 69,197 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake disc showing slight corrosion on inner face

Pass 2 Jan 2013 57,561 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 51,105 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 39,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2010 29,263 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 OVM is a 2007 Seat Altea XL in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FY07 OVM, 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 OVM registered?

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

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