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GJ57 YHZ

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,549 mi
Last recorded143,549 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 YHZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 143,549 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 136,171 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 136,159 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 132,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 126,927 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 116,901 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Aug 2017 103,612 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 103,612 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 90,129 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 90,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 75,835 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 61,698 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 50,992 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 46,436 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

n/s/r brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Sep 2011 40,242 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 33,163 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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GJ57 YHZ is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GJ57 YHZ, 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 YHZ registered?

GJ57 YHZ is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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The MOT history for GJ57 YHZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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