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EG56 GVK

2007 Seat Altea XL

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,215 mi
Last recorded71,215 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea XL83,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG56 GVK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 71,215 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 68,865 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 66,994 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 66,987 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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EG56 GVK is a 2007 Seat Altea XL in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 83,224 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EG56 GVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EG56 GVK?

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What year was EG56 GVK registered?

EG56 GVK is a 2007 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 31 December 2007.

Is EG56 GVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG56 GVK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EG56 GVK have outstanding finance?

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