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KB57 LVU

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,700 mi
Last recorded129,700 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB57 LVU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 129,700 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 123,927 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 117,790 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 111,601 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 104,476 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 98,141 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 92,527 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 86,597 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 86,597 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 77,710 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 69,179 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 61,121 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 53,507 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 46,144 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 37,530 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 30,049 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 30,049 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 23,286 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 LVU is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey 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 LVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KB57 LVU registered?

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

Is KB57 LVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KB57 LVU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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