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KB57 LSU

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,423 mi
Last recorded121,423 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB57 LSU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 121,423 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 99,141 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 83,687 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 73,014 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both protective covers missing from nearside rear and centre rear seat belt locking mechanisms.

slight roughness from handbrake cables when lever is operated.

Fail 22 Oct 2014 73,014 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

both protective covers missing from nearside rear and centre rear seat belt locking mechanisms.

slight roughness from handbrake cables when lever is operated.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 60,280 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs deteriorating

Pass 16 Oct 2012 42,263 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

uneven tread wear neaside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2011 27,181 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 15,717 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing lowish

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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KB57 LSU is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KB57 LSU, 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 KB57 LSU registered?

KB57 LSU is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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