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GK57 SKX

2007 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

125,832 mi
Last recorded125,832 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK57 SKX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 125,832 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 122,325 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 118,847 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 116,151 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 113,214 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 111,162 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [at both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin [at both sides] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 111,162 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [at both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin [at both sides] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 May 2020 103,981 miles

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

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

exhaust rear section corroded

nearside head lamp slightly inscure

Fail 19 May 2020 103,974 miles

Central Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition [CENTRAL SILENCER HOLED] (8.1.1 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 98,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between centre and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front - tyre size 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2019 98,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between centre and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front - tyre size 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 92,867 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 81,874 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 81,874 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 69,434 miles

Nearside front tyre s nearing the 2mm wear bars

Offside front tyre is wearing nearing the 2mm wear bars

Pass 10 Oct 2015 57,887 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 49,741 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 42,375 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 42,375 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 34,534 miles

Front brake pads over half worn

Pass 22 Oct 2011 28,039 miles

Nearside front tyre nearing the wear bars

Offside front tyre nearing the wear bars

Pass 16 Sep 2010 39,494 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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GK57 SKX is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GK57 SKX, 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 GK57 SKX registered?

GK57 SKX is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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