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PN07 OYL

2007 Seat Altea XL

Silver Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,111 mi
Last recorded153,111 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea XL83,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN07 OYL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 153,111 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 140,610 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 140,584 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn to 2mm

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

both side repeaters slightly discoloured

engine covers and under-trays fitted

nearside rear tyre on 2mm worn badly on inner edge and perished

oil level on minimum mark (put 0.5lts in for MOT)

x2 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2017 129,777 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre on 3-4mm

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear brakes binding slightly

Offside Rear tyre on 3-4mm

front wipers smearing screen

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 129,776 miles

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)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre on 3-4mm

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear brakes binding slightly

Offside Rear tyre on 3-4mm

engine oil level low

front wipers smearing screen

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 117,691 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake check

engine oil level low

Offside Rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 2 Jul 2016 117,374 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake check

engine oil level low

Offside Rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 10 Jul 2015 106,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake check

offside rear seat belt buckel cover missing

Fail 6 Jul 2015 106,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

brake check

offside rear seat belt buckel cover missing

Pass 28 Jun 2014 96,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 81,701 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 67,314 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 55,909 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 51,967 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 36,188 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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PN07 OYL is a 2007 Seat Altea XL in Silver with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PN07 OYL, 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 PN07 OYL registered?

PN07 OYL is a 2007 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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