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HY07 KMV

2007 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,945 mi
Last recorded143,945 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY07 KMV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 143,945 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

rough running

slight leaks both front outer c.v. boots

Fail 13 May 2019 143,937 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

both front tyres wearing on edges

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

exhaust leak centre box

rough running

slight leaks both front outer c.v. boots

Fail 26 Apr 2019 143,907 miles

Emissions not tested ABORTED (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Clutch severely juddering

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 127,201 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 113,505 miles

Nearside Rear cupping on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear cupping on inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2017 113,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear cupping on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear cupping on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2016 102,606 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 102,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 91,412 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 81,228 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 31 Jul 2014 81,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2013 67,239 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust section starting to break up internally

Pass 28 Aug 2012 58,898 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 52,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ns wiper smeary

Pass 10 Aug 2010 46,033 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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HY07 KMV is a 2007 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HY07 KMV, 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 HY07 KMV registered?

HY07 KMV is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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