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HY07 KNC

2007 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

135,092 mi
Last recorded135,092 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY07 KNC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 135,092 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 129,486 miles

Rear Silencer of exhaust slight deterioration

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Apr 2019 123,863 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Clutch release bearing appears noisy/deteriorated - further investigation req'd to confirm

Rear hatch not releasing at time of test so access gained to load area by dropping rear seat backs

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Apr 2019 12,803 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit: 1.00K Reading: 1.10K (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Clutch release bearing appears noisy/deteriorated - further investigation req'd to confirm

Rear hatch not releasing at time of test so access gained to load area by dropping rear seat backs

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Apr 2018 113,514 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 96,639 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 83,491 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 68,183 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 59,744 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 49,213 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside wiper slightly smeary

Pass 5 Apr 2012 40,233 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2011 30,230 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 23,682 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 KNC is a 2007 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HY07 KNC, 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 KNC registered?

HY07 KNC is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is HY07 KNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY07 KNC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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