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GF57 FSE

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,678 mi
Last recorded140,678 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 FSE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 140,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 140,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 138,368 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 135,965 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 125,469 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 109,470 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 95,944 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 85,033 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 75,284 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 63,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 54,335 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 44,635 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 44,635 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 36,341 miles

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

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 FSE is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FSE, 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 FSE registered?

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

Is GF57 FSE safe to buy?

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