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FY57 XVC

2007 Seat Altea XL

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,651 mi
Last recorded111,651 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea XL83,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 XVC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 111,651 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 111,632 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested brake binding (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking bottom of car covered in fuel (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 101,079 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 89,478 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 89,478 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 79,302 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 68,088 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 68,088 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 57,987 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 49,194 miles

both front brake disc,s worn on inner faces

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm inner edge

o/s/f tyre on 1.mm inner edge 225/45x17

Pass 11 Oct 2010 40,088 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XVC is a 2007 Seat Altea XL in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FY57 XVC, 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 XVC registered?

FY57 XVC is a 2007 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 24 October 2007.

Is FY57 XVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY57 XVC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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