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GX07 LYG

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,313 mi
Last recorded119,313 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX07 LYG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 119,313 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 117,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 114,255 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 106,652 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 98,498 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 89,829 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2018 89,828 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 81,333 miles

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

Rear tyres misshapen

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 71,907 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

both rear tyres inner edge uneven

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 64,444 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 59,568 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 59,568 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 52,522 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2013 45,983 miles

ESP light on

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 2 Mar 2012 38,967 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 33,322 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 33,314 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 24,976 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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GX07 LYG is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GX07 LYG, 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.

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What year was GX07 LYG registered?

GX07 LYG is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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