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KM57 GKU

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,955 mi
Last recorded125,955 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM57 GKU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 125,955 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 125,928 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 123,451 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 117,770 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 117,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge irregular wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge irregular wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 114,170 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 114,170 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 108,686 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 104,027 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 100,002 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 93,794 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 937,794 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 87,331 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 80,920 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 80,917 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 72,890 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 66,314 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 56,718 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 46,703 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 34,613 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 23,550 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front 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 GKU is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 GKU, 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 GKU registered?

KM57 GKU is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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