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AK07 KOU

2007 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

110,200 mi
Last recorded110,200 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 KOU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2020 110,200 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 102,084 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 101,926 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 97,054 miles

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

nsr tyre perishing & wearing on edge

Fail 30 Mar 2018 97,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

nsr tyre perishing & wearing on edge

Pass 2 Mar 2017 92,102 miles

Exhaust blow from centre and rear exhaust

Front brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre tread wearing uneven

o/s/r wheel partially binding

Fail 2 Mar 2017 92,102 miles

Exhaust blow from centre and rear exhaust

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/r tyre tread wearing uneven

o/s/r wheel partially binding

Pass 21 Mar 2016 82,877 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 82,877 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 73,895 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2014 62,033 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 62,033 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2013 51,378 miles

O/S/R tyre low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 42,247 miles

centre exhaust corroding

n/s/r and o/s/r belts not tested -- child seats

Pass 25 Mar 2011 32,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear brake pad wearing low

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 30 Mar 2010 24,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

nearside front wiper smearing

Fail 29 Mar 2010 24,057 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

nearside front wiper smearing

oil level on min

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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AK07 KOU is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AK07 KOU, 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.

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What year was AK07 KOU registered?

AK07 KOU is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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