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KH57 GYP

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

163,687 mi
Last recorded163,687 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH57 GYP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 163,687 miles

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective gearbox mount bush (pressed in to the frame) is worn slightly ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 157,160 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 148,956 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 141,147 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 135,522 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 130,241 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 126,352 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 120,575 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 106,932 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2017 106,852 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2017 106,852 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 103,828 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 103,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 93,598 miles

Brake pedal travel noted to be soft

Fail 28 Oct 2015 93,598 miles

Brake pedal travel noted to be soft

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 80,098 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 80,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 64,303 miles

Nearside front tyre has damage to outter sidewall

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

Slight brake bind on offside rear

Pass 15 Nov 2012 51,587 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

floor undertrays damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2011 43,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2010 33,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KH57 GYP is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KH57 GYP, 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 KH57 GYP registered?

KH57 GYP is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 October 2007.

Is KH57 GYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KH57 GYP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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