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GF07 TPU

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,268 mi
Last recorded133,268 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF07 TPU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 133,268 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer driveshaft boots perished

Pass 26 Mar 2020 132,168 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 129,424 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 127,866 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 104,582 miles

Central Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement

Front Oil leak engine ()

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 104,582 miles

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

Central Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement

Front Oil leak engine ()

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 92,794 miles

child seats fitted to rear

engine tray poorly secured

fluid around engine, may be fuel but unable to see a leak due to engine covers fitted

offside front tyre worn low

offside rear wheel binding slightly

tpms light on

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Fail 30 Mar 2016 92,766 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seats fitted to rear

engine tray poorly secured

fluid around engine, may be fuel but unable to see a leak due to engine covers fitted

offside front tyre worn low

offside rear wheel binding slightly

tpms light on

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Pass 10 Apr 2015 80,451 miles

fluid around undertray

front bake discs corroded and worn

Fail 8 Apr 2015 80,434 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

TPMS light on

fluid around undertray

front brake discs corroded and worn

strong smell of fuel around engine bay

Pass 4 Apr 2014 70,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pads getting low.

Fail 2 Apr 2014 70,907 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 62,622 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 62,621 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads on limit recomend replacement a.s.a.p.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 53,338 miles

airbag light on needs attenion now

child seat fitted nearside rear

front discs corroded

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Fail 2 Apr 2012 53,338 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light on needs attenion now

child seat fitted nearside rear

front discs corroded

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 30 Mar 2011 44,464 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 28,861 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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GF07 TPU is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GF07 TPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF07 TPU registered?

GF07 TPU is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 May 2007.

Is GF07 TPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF07 TPU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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