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GN57 VYB

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,179 mi
Last recorded141,179 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN57 VYB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 141,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 141,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 137,563 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 129,349 miles

clutch / flywheel noisey

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2023 129,349 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

clutch / flywheel noisey

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2022 123,488 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 123,488 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 116,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 116,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 110,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 11 Oct 2019 105,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 18 Oct 2018 97,370 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 94,533 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 86,177 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 86,177 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 78,263 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 78,263 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 69,113 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 69,113 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 61,769 miles

n/s wiper worn slightly

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2013 52,421 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 45,137 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 35,582 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge (dangerous)

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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GN57 VYB is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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 GN57 VYB, 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 GN57 VYB registered?

GN57 VYB is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 February 2008.

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