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DV57 GXO

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

112,220 mi
Last recorded112,220 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV57 GXO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 112,220 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 105,572 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2025 105,572 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2024 99,409 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Apr 2023 94,634 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights are slightly tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

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

rear exhaust silencer outer casing heavily corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2023 94,630 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights are slightly tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit and bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust silencer outer casing heavily corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2022 87,338 miles

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

rear exhaust box heavily corroded at inlet pipe connection

Fail 31 Mar 2022 87,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box heavily corroded at inlet pipe connection

Pass 19 Mar 2021 77,571 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded around entry pipe but not holed or blowing at time of test

Pass 19 Mar 2020 68,842 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rears starting to perish and crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Mar 2020 68,842 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rears starting to perish and crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 58,874 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 58,874 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 49,287 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 46,965 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 43,059 miles

under tray fitted.

Pass 13 Jun 2015 39,320 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 33,561 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 26,910 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 22,856 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 20,023 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 16,593 miles

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 GXO is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GXO, 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 GXO registered?

DV57 GXO is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 September 2007.

Is DV57 GXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV57 GXO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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