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GP07 TZO

2007 Seat Altea XL

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

216,212 mi
Last recorded216,212 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea XL83,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP07 TZO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 216,212 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 203,106 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 203,106 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 184,585 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 184,585 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 171,176 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 158,446 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)

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

noise from gearbox

Pass 23 Mar 2016 150,879 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 142,079 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 133,773 miles

Both front tyres getting low and perishing

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 133,773 miles

Both front tyres getting low and perishing

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 127,993 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 121,888 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 121,888 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 116,400 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)

o/s and n/s/front and o/s and n/s/rear brake discs rusty

Fail 6 Apr 2011 116,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s and n/s/front and o/s and n/s/rear brake discs rusty

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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GP07 TZO is a 2007 Seat Altea XL in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GP07 TZO, 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 GP07 TZO registered?

GP07 TZO is a 2007 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 14 June 2007.

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