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KM57 BVK

2007 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,092 mi
Last recorded61,092 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM57 BVK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 61,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 60,145 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 60,145 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 59,598 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 58,966 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 58,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 58,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 58,139 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 55,803 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 50,575 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 49,475 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 48,029 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 46,869 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 45,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 45,859 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 44,575 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 47,023 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 37,224 miles

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

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 BVK is a 2007 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BVK, 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 BVK registered?

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

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