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FY57 POA

2007 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,156 mi
Last recorded101,156 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea XL83,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 POA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 101,156 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2015 101,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2014 82,958 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 66,721 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 54,394 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front tyres close to the legal limit (3mm)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 54,394 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front tyres close to the legal limit (3mm)

nearside rear tyre close to the legal limit (2mm) also has a puncture close to the inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2011 43,026 miles

handbrake feels knotchy when operated

Pass 7 Sep 2010 31,711 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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FY57 POA is a 2007 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 FY57 POA, 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 FY57 POA registered?

FY57 POA is a 2007 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 20 September 2007.

Is FY57 POA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY57 POA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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