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GF57 FSA

2007 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,349 mi
Last recorded151,349 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 FSA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 151,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 151,341 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides misted and scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall s, both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Camera throwing white light to the rear

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 141,435 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 130,486 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 120,529 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 113,003 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nails ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake servo unit corroding

Pass 6 Oct 2020 102,823 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear seat belts ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 91,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Electric window in-op.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 91,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Electric window in-op.

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 73,683 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 73,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 56,352 miles

Both front tyres cracking between treads and wearing on inner treads

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 56,352 miles

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

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

Both front tyres cracking between treads and wearing on inner treads

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 48,436 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 41,928 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 32,733 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 24,940 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 12,793 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 10,767 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 9,316 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 FSA is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FSA, 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 GF57 FSA registered?

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

Is GF57 FSA safe to buy?

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