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KB57 LUP

2007 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

110,540 mi
Last recorded110,540 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB57 LUP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 110,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 102,925 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 102,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 92,377 miles

Centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

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

nearside headlamp slightly insecure

nearside rear tyre inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2022 83,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 72,098 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 70,270 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 66,473 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 60,507 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 60,507 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 52,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 45,469 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 39,137 miles

O/S/F TYRE SCRUBBING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 10 Oct 2014 32,620 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Oct 2013 25,949 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 18,341 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Oct 2011 13,322 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 11,574 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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KB57 LUP is a 2007 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LUP, 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 LUP registered?

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

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