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GF57 VYS

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,099 mi
Last recorded97,099 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 VYS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 97,099 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2018 97,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 88,118 miles

Front windscreen wipers

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Rear registration plate slightly damaged

undertray fitted

Pass 3 May 2016 71,746 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Advise o/s/r tyre outer wall damaged

Advise oil leak

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted

engine covers fitted

Fail 3 May 2016 71,746 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Advise o/s/r tyre outer wall damaged

Advise oil leak

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted

engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2014 49,392 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 21 Oct 2013 38,034 miles

advise rear b/pads low

Pass 6 Nov 2012 29,912 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 24,650 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 24,642 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 20,940 miles

advise offside front tyre cut in outer wall.

advise oil arround offside engine area and offside front suspension.

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 VYS is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GF57 VYS, 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 VYS registered?

GF57 VYS is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 November 2007.

Is GF57 VYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF57 VYS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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