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CP57 KKY

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,555 mi
Last recorded166,555 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 KKY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 166,555 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear silencer corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 166,422 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 166,140 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 161,885 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 161,885 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 150,426 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 138,680 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 125,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2019 113,310 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 113,309 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 96,676 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 82,362 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 66,547 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 57,650 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 30 May 2014 56,172 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts (O/S/R + N/S/R)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 53,863 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 53,863 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 May 2012 28,032 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 49,248 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 48,492 miles

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

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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CP57 KKY is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CP57 KKY, 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 CP57 KKY registered?

CP57 KKY is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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