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KM57 BVL

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,969 mi
Last recorded152,969 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM57 BVL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 152,969 miles

Just passed on handbrake test

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 152,736 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Just passed on handbrake test

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 146,859 miles

Little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 21 Oct 2019 142,770 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 135,847 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 135,703 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 124,509 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 115,655 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 103,033 miles

rear no plate slight obscured by towbar bracket

Pass 9 Oct 2014 88,536 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 75,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all tyres worn

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 75,952 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all tyres worn

Pass 26 Oct 2012 63,785 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 45,983 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 32,830 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 BVL is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BVL, 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 BVL registered?

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

Is KM57 BVL safe to buy?

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