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DK57 ZMU

2007 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,951 mi
Last recorded87,951 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK57 ZMU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 87,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Wiper blade smears in operation

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm - outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wiper blade smears in operation

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 87,950 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Leaking exhaust gases between centre box and rear box - sleeve corroded through (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wiper blade smears in operation

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm - outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wiper blade smears in operation

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 81,888 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 77,475 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 72,757 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 69,897 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 69,897 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 67,054 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 63,263 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 59,293 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 54,256 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn down on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 48,293 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 48,172 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 38,346 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 34,026 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 29,702 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 29,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre cracks around circumference of sidewall

offside rear tyre cracks around circumference of sidewall

Pass 24 Aug 2012 25,007 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 19,788 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 14,379 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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DK57 ZMU is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DK57 ZMU, 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 DK57 ZMU registered?

DK57 ZMU is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 6 September 2007.

Is DK57 ZMU safe to buy?

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