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GY57 VAM

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

59,735 mi
Last recorded59,735 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY57 VAM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 59,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 59,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 57,666 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 55,032 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 55,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2023 52,019 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 52,019 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 48,193 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 46,050 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 45,421 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 44,422 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Aug 2018 38,459 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 36,455 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front wipers in poor condtion

Fail 25 Aug 2017 36,422 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front wipers in poor condtion

Pass 21 Sep 2015 34,357 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 34,357 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 30,300 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 25,010 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 21,798 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 18,885 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 14,060 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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GY57 VAM is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GY57 VAM, 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 GY57 VAM registered?

GY57 VAM is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 September 2007.

Is GY57 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY57 VAM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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