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GJ57 VVP

2007 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

120,853 mi
Last recorded120,853 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 VVP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 120,853 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 115,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 105,546 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 100,077 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 92,054 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS illuminated

exhaust has a slight leak at rear silencer connector, not affecting emissions test

front bumper not secured on the near side

Fail 24 Sep 2022 92,054 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS illuminated

exhaust has a slight leak at rear silencer connector, not affecting emissions test

front bumper not secured on the near side

Pass 16 Sep 2021 86,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high level (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 86,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high level (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 80,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slice in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Fail 22 Sep 2020 80,371 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slice in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 24 Sep 2019 71,040 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 71,039 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 60,864 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 60,839 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust emissions could be affected once exhaust repaired

Pass 14 Sep 2017 50,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres getting low

Pass 23 Aug 2016 45,620 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 45,620 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 40,697 miles

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

Nearside Front plastic bumper is adrift but no sharp edges present

Nearside nearside wiper is split but clearing screen satisfactory

Pass 15 Aug 2014 35,898 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2014 35,898 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 32,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 32,667 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 3 Sep 2012 26,750 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 26,750 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 21,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2010 17,306 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 17,306 miles

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

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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GJ57 VVP is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 GJ57 VVP, 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 GJ57 VVP registered?

GJ57 VVP is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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