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GL57 GWF

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

185,060 mi
Last recorded185,060 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 GWF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2024 185,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding 65 kg (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel bearing not tested due to brake binding

Pass 4 Dec 2023 178,875 miles

both front tyres are wearing low on inner edges

nearside rear tyre is wearing low on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2022 170,246 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 170,132 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 160,159 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 150,780 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 150,637 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) missing brake lining broken up parts missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2019 141,326 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight lumps on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil level low

Fail 4 Dec 2019 141,146 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight lumps on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil level low

Pass 30 Nov 2018 130,525 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 116,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre getting low on inner edge

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 103,575 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 95,006 miles

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

baby seat fitted (adult belt not checked)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 84,315 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 73,182 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 65,739 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 58,098 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack around tread

Pass 26 Jan 2011 43,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GL57 GWF is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 80,098 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 GL57 GWF, 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 18 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GL57 GWF registered?

GL57 GWF is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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