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GP57 LVB

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

93,720 mi
Last recorded93,720 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 LVB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 93,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 82,220 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 77,474 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 73,021 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 69,239 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 65,881 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 65,881 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 62,221 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 62,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 57,520 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 53,404 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 49,750 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 45,508 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 41,025 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 36,429 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 36,429 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 31,201 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 26,759 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 22,004 miles

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

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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GP57 LVB is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GP57 LVB, 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.

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What year was GP57 LVB registered?

GP57 LVB is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 December 2007.

Is GP57 LVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP57 LVB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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