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GF57 VZB

2007 Seat Altea XL

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,641 mi
Last recorded169,641 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea XL83,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 VZB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 169,641 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 154,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 141,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 129,552 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 129,544 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 119,706 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 113,352 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 105,958 miles

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Oil on min

Pass 18 Oct 2018 103,787 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 100,606 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 55 r16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 100,590 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 55 r16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 97,694 miles

Clutch in poor condition

Front brake discsworn and corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

Fail 20 Oct 2016 97,694 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Corroded (7.1.1)

Clutch in poor condition

Front brake discsworn and corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2015 93,679 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 82,816 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 71,960 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 71,960 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2012 60,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 47,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Nov 2010 35,871 miles

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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GF57 VZB is a 2007 Seat Altea XL in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GF57 VZB, 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.

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What year was GF57 VZB registered?

GF57 VZB is a 2007 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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