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WG57 GUE

2007 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

173,840 mi
Last recorded173,840 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 GUE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 173,840 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 173,840 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 152,337 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 152,334 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 132,434 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 132,433 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 120,547 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 105,998 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 105,998 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 95,281 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 83,665 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 83,665 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 68,040 miles

undertrays fitted and not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 17 Dec 2018 68,040 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall has kerb damage ( 205/55/16 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge ( 205/55/16 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge ( 205/55/16 ) (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted and not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 15 Dec 2017 55,982 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2017 55,974 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 50,297 miles

nearside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 10 Nov 2016 50,296 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)

nearside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 47,264 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2015 47,264 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2014 44,350 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)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 44,350 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 13 Dec 2013 41,023 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 31,362 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 24,762 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 17,632 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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WG57 GUE is a 2007 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WG57 GUE, 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 WG57 GUE registered?

WG57 GUE is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 November 2007.

Is WG57 GUE safe to buy?

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