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KM57 BWV

2007 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,944 mi
Last recorded138,944 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM57 BWV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 138,944 miles

Unable to check all components due to under trays being fitted.

Pass 12 Oct 2017 126,106 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Unable to check all components due to engine cover & under trays being fitted.

Pass 18 Oct 2016 113,729 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 113,729 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joining sleeve between front and centre sections (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre section (7.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure fuel cooler (7.2.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 95,454 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 95,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 79,085 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 79,084 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 61,749 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 61,749 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 43,977 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 36,514 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 29,801 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 BWV is a 2007 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KM57 BWV, 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 KM57 BWV registered?

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

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The MOT history for KM57 BWV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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