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GK57 WZU

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,053 mi
Last recorded161,053 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK57 WZU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 161,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Aug 2024 154,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 145,507 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 136,915 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 130,035 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3 mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 126,632 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 119,687 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 111,518 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

smell of diesel under the bonnet

Pass 19 Aug 2017 102,503 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 92,663 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 92,663 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 80,508 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Driver's (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 66,914 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 66,914 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 60,355 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 60,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 49,906 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 49,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 42,272 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 33,057 miles

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

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 WZU is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WZU, 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 WZU registered?

GK57 WZU is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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