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GV57 XEB

2007 Seat Altea XL

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,401 mi
Last recorded95,401 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea XL83,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 XEB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 95,401 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 80,626 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 80,626 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 64,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread Delaminating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread Delaminating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 58,215 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2020 54,235 miles
Fail 2 May 2020 54,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 50,515 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2019 50,515 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 46,212 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2017 42,404 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 42,404 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 38,458 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 34,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2015 34,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 28,592 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 23,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Apr 2012 19,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust box has surface corrosion.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 14,860 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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GV57 XEB is a 2007 Seat Altea XL in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GV57 XEB, 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 GV57 XEB registered?

GV57 XEB is a 2007 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 19 October 2007.

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