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KM57 FAA

2007 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

100,743 mi
Last recorded100,743 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM57 FAA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 100,743 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged both sides (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 96,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 96,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 88,376 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged External (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 83,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Nearside and offside (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 76,164 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 76,164 miles

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 69,956 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 69,956 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 63,370 miles

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

nearside rear seat belt housing missing

Fail 4 Dec 2020 63,370 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear seat belt housing missing

Pass 25 Nov 2019 58,664 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Faded in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 52,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat-belt release externally damaged

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 52,497 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))

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

Nearside Rear Seat-belt release externally damaged

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 46,127 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Faded in colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 46,127 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Faded in colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 41,170 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 37,766 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 33,867 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing low -O/S/R tyre wall cracking - rear pads wearing low

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 28,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/R tyre wearing & cracking between treads - surface corrosion to exhaust - rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2012 24,378 miles

Front bumper lower part loose - rear brake pads wearing low.

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 18,714 miles

Nearside door mirror casing missing - nearside front tyre wearing - grease smear around offside front outer cv boot - offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2010 12,914 miles

C.V grease around O/S/F c.v boot but not split

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 FAA is a 2007 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2007 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 80,924 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FAA, 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 FAA registered?

KM57 FAA is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 November 2007.

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