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GL57 GVV

2008 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

148,133 mi
Last recorded148,133 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea XL83,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 GVV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 148,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 139,366 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 128,401 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 128,401 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 125,533 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 123,923 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 119,192 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 112,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 106,421 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 99,500 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 90,840 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 88,293 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2014 76,558 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 64,645 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 52,686 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 40,845 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GL57 GVV is a 2008 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 83,582 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 GL57 GVV, 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 18 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 GL57 GVV registered?

GL57 GVV is a 2008 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 19 January 2008.

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