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GR56 FTV

2007 Seat Altea XL

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

148,836 mi
Last recorded148,836 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea XL83,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR56 FTV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 148,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

offside hand brake cable in poor condition

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 25 Oct 2025 148,836 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

offside hand brake cable in poor condition

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 12 Oct 2024 137,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting in poor condition

Fail 12 Oct 2024 137,955 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting in poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2023 128,112 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 121,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 114,914 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 114,887 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 107,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 107,620 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 98,741 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

under-trays fitted unable to see some components

Fail 3 Jan 2020 98,741 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

under-trays fitted unable to see some components

Pass 18 Dec 2018 86,344 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 75,125 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 75,125 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 65,444 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 65,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear EXHAUST BOX OUTTER SKIN RUSTING

Pass 26 Jan 2016 60,611 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 16 Jan 2015 55,384 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 48,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2014 48,833 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre tread ( leaking air )

Rear brake pads starting to wear thin.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 39,400 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 33,880 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 26,642 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 19,581 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 19,581 miles

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

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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GR56 FTV is a 2007 Seat Altea XL in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GR56 FTV, 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 GR56 FTV registered?

GR56 FTV is a 2007 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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