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BN57 KMK

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

190,712 mi
Last recorded190,712 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 KMK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 190,712 miles

rear gearbox stabilizser bush deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2018 172,406 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 172,400 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

gearbox stabilizer bush deteriorated

reverse light not working

Pass 18 Dec 2017 154,212 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

nearside rear tyre worn uneven on the inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2016 133,836 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 133,836 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed all 4 (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 113,150 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 85,706 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 64,207 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 41,397 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 41,397 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 28,845 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2010 24,573 miles

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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BN57 KMK is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN57 KMK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN57 KMK registered?

BN57 KMK is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is BN57 KMK safe to buy?

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