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KH57 VZZ

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,896 mi
Last recorded153,896 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH57 VZZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 153,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under tray fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2023 153,818 miles

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under tray fitted

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 144,631 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2021 138,181 miles

Under-trays fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2021 138,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2020 133,960 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2018 124,450 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2017 114,884 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2016 98,646 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre low on inner edge

Offside wiper starting to split

exhaust rear mounting very rusty

Fail 18 Jul 2016 98,646 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear tyre low on inner edge

Offside wiper starting to split

exhaust rear mounting very rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2015 82,550 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2014 65,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Jul 2014 65,560 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2013 50,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jul 2013 50,310 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jul 2012 36,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2011 23,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jul 2010 9,981 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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KH57 VZZ is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KH57 VZZ, 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 KH57 VZZ registered?

KH57 VZZ is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 November 2007.

Is KH57 VZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KH57 VZZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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