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DV57 GXL

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,142 mi
Last recorded126,142 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV57 GXL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 126,142 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 115,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 115,753 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 111,345 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 106,601 miles

o/s/rf tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 7 Sep 2012 97,574 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 86,882 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 68,290 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 68,289 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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DV57 GXL is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2007 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 80,924 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV57 GXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DV57 GXL registered?

DV57 GXL is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 September 2007.

Is DV57 GXL safe to buy?

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