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GP57 VLT

2008 Seat Altea XL

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,574 mi
Last recorded118,574 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea XL83,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 VLT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 118,574 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 111,227 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 108,789 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr and osr ()

Engine management warning light on

Fail 18 Jan 2018 108,789 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr and osr ()

Engine management warning light on

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 104,049 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Eml light on

Fail 19 Jan 2017 104,049 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Eml light on

Engine under shield insecure

Front brake pads worn

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Rear Brake cable insecure Both (3.5.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 98,701 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 93,677 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 88,232 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 82,782 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)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 77,587 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 77,587 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 70,099 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (steped tread)

front discs pitted

Fail 10 Jan 2011 69,929 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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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GP57 VLT is a 2008 Seat Altea XL in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 83,582 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 GP57 VLT, 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 18 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GP57 VLT?

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What year was GP57 VLT registered?

GP57 VLT is a 2008 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is GP57 VLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP57 VLT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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