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GK57 XAB

2007 Seat Altea XL

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

175,907 mi
Last recorded175,907 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea XL83,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK57 XAB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 175,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 168,920 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 168,920 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 164,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX... (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 153,734 miles

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

Washer pipe as a leak

Pass 5 Sep 2018 139,637 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX... (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 125,349 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 110,781 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 95,597 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2014 78,809 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 78,747 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 59,935 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 43,068 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 35,035 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 26,537 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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GK57 XAB is a 2007 Seat Altea XL in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2007 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 83,224 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK57 XAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GK57 XAB registered?

GK57 XAB is a 2007 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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