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GJ57 ZFC

2007 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

109,393 mi
Last recorded109,393 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 109,393 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

heat shield loose rear

Fail 18 Apr 2019 109,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

heat shield loose rear

Fail 27 Mar 2019 109,335 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun viser loose (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear exhaust heat shiled loose

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 97,851 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 97,851 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 80,924 miles

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

Rear surface cracks in both tyre walls

Fail 16 Mar 2017 80,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear surface cracks in both tyre walls

Pass 19 Mar 2016 65,729 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 90,213 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 60,807 miles

osf brake binding

Pass 27 Sep 2013 51,590 miles

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

rear brakes are slightly sticking

Fail 27 Sep 2013 51,590 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear brakes are slightly sticking

Pass 26 Sep 2012 41,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Sep 2012 41,717 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 32,666 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished on outer sidewall (205/55x16v)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 23,932 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 ZFC is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 ZFC, 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 ZFC registered?

GJ57 ZFC is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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