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GV57 XAW

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1604cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 XAW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,604cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026
Pass 13 Apr 2025 143,101 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 138,232 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 134,781 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022
Pass 5 Aug 2021 125,773 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 108,971 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 97,416 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 97,327 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 83,740 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 80,057 miles

Child seat fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2014 74,334 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 69,619 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 61,853 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 57,546 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 41,945 miles

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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GV57 XAW is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,604cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GV57 XAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GV57 XAW?

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What year was GV57 XAW registered?

GV57 XAW is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 November 2007.

Is GV57 XAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV57 XAW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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