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FY57 EDO

2007 Seat Altea XL

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,229 mi
Last recorded121,229 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea XL83,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 EDO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 121,229 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 109,526 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 109,526 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 91,577 miles

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

NSR + OSR tyres worn inside edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Oil leak

oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2015 91,576 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

NSR + OSR tyres worn inside edge

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)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2014 79,353 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 69,984 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 60,310 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 50,867 miles

nearside rear tyre possibly punctured

offside rear tyre possibly punctured

Pass 11 Aug 2010 43,032 miles

Front brake discs inner edge scored

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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FY57 EDO is a 2007 Seat Altea XL in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY57 EDO, 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 FY57 EDO registered?

FY57 EDO is a 2007 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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