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GF57 FRX

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

138,343 mi
Last recorded138,343 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 FRX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 138,343 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 136,301 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 134,255 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 132,398 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 129,986 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 126,555 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 123,748 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 123,700 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 116,304 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 105,323 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 95,877 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 95,877 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 85,774 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 75,875 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 65,046 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 52,966 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 41,348 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 29,846 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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GF57 FRX is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GF57 FRX, 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 GF57 FRX registered?

GF57 FRX is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is GF57 FRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF57 FRX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF57 FRX have outstanding finance?

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