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GV56 DXU

2007 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,649 mi
Last recorded133,649 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea XL83,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 DXU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 133,649 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 133,441 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 123,492 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 116,009 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front tyre inner edge bald and close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side rear tyre inner edge wearing unevenly and close to limits in places (5.2.3 (e))

near side outer c.v. boot split at inner end and weeping grease

Pass 28 Dec 2019 107,733 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 98,353 miles

off side front tyre inner edge completely bald and very close to limits, and near side front tyre inner edge bald

Pass 2 Jan 2018 89,434 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 89,432 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 85,826 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 85,826 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 76,193 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 68,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 59,872 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 59,872 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 51,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

Fail 8 Mar 2013 51,287 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

Pass 17 Mar 2012 42,960 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 34,225 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 26,328 miles

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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GV56 DXU is a 2007 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV56 DXU, 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 GV56 DXU registered?

GV56 DXU is a 2007 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 18 January 2007.

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