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KC07 GMU

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,172 mi
Last recorded121,172 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC07 GMU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 121,172 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2024 120,332 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 118,290 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 116,664 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder of tyre cracked, no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 116,660 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Stop light and side light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Back box exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder of tyre cracked, no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 113,931 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 110,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 110,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 101,712 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 101,712 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 92,589 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 92,587 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 83,599 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2016 74,003 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Jan 2016 74,003 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 May 2015 65,862 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 7 May 2014 54,113 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 43,958 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 43,958 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 35,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2011 28,274 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 16,803 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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KC07 GMU is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KC07 GMU, 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 KC07 GMU registered?

KC07 GMU is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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