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GV57 XET

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,078 mi
Last recorded140,078 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 XET
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 140,078 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 133,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 126,787 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 121,135 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 121,005 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust box touching suspension

Fail 25 Apr 2018 121,005 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust box touching suspension

Pass 2 Nov 2017 117,712 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r and n/s/r ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust box touching suspension

Pass 8 Nov 2016 107,629 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 107,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 98,074 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 87,418 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 78,697 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 71,556 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 65,029 miles

N/S/F wiper smears

Fail 17 Oct 2011 65,026 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

N/S/F wiper smears

Pass 9 Nov 2010 45,994 miles

advise full undertray fitted not allowing complete inspection of underside

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 XET is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XET, 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

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What year was GV57 XET registered?

GV57 XET is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 November 2007.

Is GV57 XET safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV57 XET shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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