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GL56 VTT

2007 Seat Altea XL

Red Diesel 1604cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,565 mi
Last recorded123,565 miles
Recorded on9 May 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea XL83,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 VTT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,604cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2020 123,565 miles

Coil spring corroded NSR + OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSR + OSR (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre MULTIPLE ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X1 ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + OSF worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 May 2020 123,533 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working NSR + OSR (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded NSR + OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSR + OSR (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low NSF + OSF (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre MULTIPLE ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X1 ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + OSF worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

tpms warning light

Pass 18 Mar 2019 113,553 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 113,459 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2018 104,772 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 104,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 99,787 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edge

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 26 Jul 2017 99,787 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Both front tyres worn inner edge

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 1 Jul 2016 87,976 miles

rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2016 87,975 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 77,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 64,939 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 59,862 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 50,904 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 40,808 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 32,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 32,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Dec 2009 23,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GL56 VTT is a 2007 Seat Altea XL in Red with a 1,604cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GL56 VTT, 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 GL56 VTT registered?

GL56 VTT is a 2007 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 5 January 2007.

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