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GK57 OAP

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,038 mi
Last recorded136,038 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK57 OAP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 136,038 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 136,035 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 129,105 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 129,102 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 126,573 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 121,764 miles

b/pipes covered in oil

sill covers fitted

under side covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2022 114,654 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 114,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 107,836 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 99,818 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 96,302 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 96,296 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 92,880 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 92,878 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 88,270 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner egde and perished

Fail 26 Feb 2016 88,270 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner egde and perished

Pass 26 Feb 2015 83,538 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 73,255 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 63,257 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 63,257 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 51,724 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 51,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 41,682 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 41,584 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GK57 OAP is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GK57 OAP, 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 GK57 OAP registered?

GK57 OAP is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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