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GN57 XBO

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

110,268 mi
Last recorded110,268 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN57 XBO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 110,268 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 110,268 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 105,670 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2025 105,670 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 102,413 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 102,413 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 101,946 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

General under body corrosion

Rear Brake disc corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2022 100,184 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 97,025 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing but still functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some items

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 95,555 miles

Central Rear Seat belt catch cowling missing(still working ok)

Nearside Front Driving/fog lamp extinguished just after being switched on

Fail 24 Feb 2020 95,555 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt catch cowling missing(still working ok)

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Driving/fog lamp extinguished just after being switched on

Pass 28 Feb 2019 93,661 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 91,125 miles

Central exhaust mount corroded & weakened

Central exhaust sleeve, front clamp broken. But not insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake slightly tight

Fail 26 Feb 2018 91,125 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central exhaust mount corroded & weakened

Central exhaust sleeve, front clamp broken. But not insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake slightly tight

Pass 8 Mar 2017 88,762 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 78,696 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 69,681 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 62,897 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 56,255 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 51,557 miles

rear number plate is damaged (cracked)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 43,787 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 32,219 miles

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 XBO is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2007 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 80,924 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 GN57 XBO, 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 19 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN57 XBO registered?

GN57 XBO is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 October 2007.

Is GN57 XBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN57 XBO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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