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FY07 YVK

2007 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

134,877 mi
Last recorded134,877 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea XL83,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 YVK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 134,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 115,348 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2023 102,367 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside parking brake only just met requirements

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broke away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 89,875 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 15 Jun 2021 79,585 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))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 79,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 71,641 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces are corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise further inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

rear seat down not allowing inspection of rear belts

screen washer pipe split reducing flow to screen, recommend further inspection/repair

Fail 22 Jun 2020 71,641 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces are corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise further inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

rear seat down not allowing inspection of rear belts

screen washer pipe split reducing flow to screen, recommend further inspection/repair

Pass 16 Jan 2019 58,454 miles

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

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))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 58,549 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 7 Feb 2018 51,015 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 51,015 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 46,181 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 39,163 miles

REAR TYRES PERRISHED

Pass 16 Apr 2015 33,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Apr 2015 33,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 26,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2013 19,764 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)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 13,261 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 9,287 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 7,313 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 YVK is a 2007 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YVK, 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 YVK registered?

FY07 YVK is a 2007 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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