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GU07 WHZ

2007 Seat Altea XL

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,543 mi
Last recorded102,543 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea XL83,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU07 WHZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 102,543 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 100,579 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 98,829 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 97,357 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 95,323 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 92,760 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 89,767 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 88,014 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 86,205 miles

front brake discs inner faces rusting

Fail 3 May 2017 86,199 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake discs inner faces rusting

Pass 6 May 2016 84,037 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 84,037 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 6 May 2015 81,255 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 71,666 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 61,595 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 50,741 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 15 Mar 2011 40,145 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 27,308 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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GU07 WHZ is a 2007 Seat Altea XL in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GU07 WHZ, 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 GU07 WHZ registered?

GU07 WHZ is a 2007 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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