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RO57 GFJ

2007 Seat Altea

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

54,277 mi
Last recorded54,277 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO57 GFJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 54,277 miles

Offside front fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2023 54,226 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 54,226 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 51,908 miles

Offside Front fog light lens damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2021 49,404 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 49,357 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 47,722 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 46,775 miles

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2019 46,775 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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))

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2018 43,851 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 41,575 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 21 Sep 2016 38,679 miles

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 24 Sep 2015 35,600 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 35,579 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 35,066 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Sep 2013 33,136 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 27,604 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 22,465 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 16,521 miles

front tyres getting low

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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RO57 GFJ is a 2007 Seat Altea in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RO57 GFJ, 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 RO57 GFJ registered?

RO57 GFJ is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is RO57 GFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO57 GFJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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