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FY07 YVB

2007 Seat Altea XL

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,908 mi
Last recorded39,908 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea XL83,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 YVB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 39,908 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 39,908 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 38,307 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 36,227 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 34,503 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Aug 2022 34,277 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Sep 2021 32,158 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 32,154 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and off side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and off side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished, cracked and worn unevenly.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 29,708 miles

The near side front tyre worn low on the edges.

The near side rear tyre starting to wear low on the inner tyre edge and cracked/perished in tread area.

The off side front tyre worn very low on the inner tyre edge.

The off side rear tyre starting to wear low on the inner tyre edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 26,809 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 22,168 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 18,646 miles

The near side front tyre is at the legal wear limit.

The off side front tyre is worn very close to the legal limit.

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 YVB is a 2007 Seat Altea XL in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY07 YVB registered?

FY07 YVB is a 2007 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 29 March 2007.

Is FY07 YVB safe to buy?

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