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KA07 DSE

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,058 mi
Last recorded115,058 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA07 DSE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 115,058 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 115,053 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 114,439 miles

All rear steering & suspension components undersealed but corrosion is coming through

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Manufactures covers fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch has slight damage

Nearside Rear Wheel has a slight bind

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Has slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear exhaust box deteriorating

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

Sill covers fitted

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 98,817 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear auxiliary position light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

manufacture covers fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2020 98,817 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear auxiliary position light not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

manufacture covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2019 78,269 miles

Underside shields fitted.

Pass 10 Jul 2018 77,660 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 75,130 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to leak (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 73,166 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding

both front top bearing jarring on lock to lock (not turning smooth)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 71,163 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight crack in o/s/r light

Pass 25 Jun 2014 69,831 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 67,495 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 54,424 miles

some wear rear tyre edges

Pass 8 Jun 2011 40,970 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 28,337 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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KA07 DSE is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 KA07 DSE, 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 KA07 DSE registered?

KA07 DSE is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 June 2007.

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