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KM07 JYL

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

154,324 mi
Last recorded154,324 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM07 JYL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 154,324 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TORQUE REACTION ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 154,316 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system NEAR ABS PUMP (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TORQUE REACTION ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 141,220 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 17 Apr 2024 141,216 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Apr 2023 128,745 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 128,659 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps insecured fell in bumper (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low + inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 114,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides and central ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 102,542 miles

Tyre pressure light on

Fail 17 Apr 2021 102,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure light on

Pass 29 Jun 2019 98,288 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 95,841 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f spring rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2017 92,025 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 92,022 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 88,045 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre bald 225/45R17

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45R17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Inner tyre bald 225/45R17

Fail 16 Apr 2016 88,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner tyre bald 225/45R17

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45R17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Inner tyre bald 225/45R17

Pass 15 Apr 2015 80,718 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 71,910 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 71,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine oil level low

Pass 16 Mar 2013 55,584 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 38,261 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 38,252 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 34,193 miles

NSR/OSR TYRES PERRISHING

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2010 27,370 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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KM07 JYL is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KM07 JYL, 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 KM07 JYL registered?

KM07 JYL is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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