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KM57 AXD

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,945 mi
Last recorded163,945 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM57 AXD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 163,945 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 24 Feb 2025 157,702 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 24 Oct 2023 149,595 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 21 Oct 2023 149,595 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 17 Oct 2023 149,489 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 140,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 122,751 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear both fronts inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 107,378 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 91,832 miles

NSR OSR TYRES WORN ON INSIDE

Fail 1 Oct 2019 91,211 miles

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

NSR OSR TYRES WORN ON INSIDE

Pass 28 Sep 2018 78,892 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 78,891 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 69,713 miles

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

Front Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2016 60,432 miles

advise both front tyres low in tread

advise oil leak from turbo

advise rear pads getting low

advise rear tyres becoming out of shape

Pass 1 Oct 2015 52,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 47,276 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 39,145 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 32,178 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2011 27,455 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 21,199 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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KM57 AXD is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KM57 AXD, 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 KM57 AXD registered?

KM57 AXD is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 October 2007.

Is KM57 AXD safe to buy?

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