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GK07 VHP

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

131,239 mi
Last recorded131,239 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK07 VHP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 131,239 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake effort low, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 7 Jan 2025 130,972 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 125,205 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Handbrake performance only just met and would advise adjustment or repair

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 121,179 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken but system still supported

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake performance only just met and would advise adjustment or repair

Fail 18 Jan 2023 121,164 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Centre exhaust mount broken but system still supported

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake performance only just met and would advise adjustment or repair

Pass 11 Jan 2022 118,330 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 114,782 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))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 112,105 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside wiperblade slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2019 107,331 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 103,125 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 99,421 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 99,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 94,188 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 90,069 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 82,085 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 69,563 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 59,557 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 49,716 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 38,648 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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GK07 VHP is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GK07 VHP, 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 GK07 VHP registered?

GK07 VHP is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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