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KN57 CWK

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

117,098 mi
Last recorded117,098 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN57 CWK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 117,098 miles

Rear Outer exhaust silencer box deteriorated

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2023 114,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 114,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 111,901 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 111,901 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 108,957 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 108,957 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 106,648 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 106,648 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 103,148 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 103,148 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 100,651 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2018 100,649 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2017 89,903 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 78,226 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 66,292 miles

damage on n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 14 Jun 2014 54,106 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

Fail 14 Jun 2014 54,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

Fail 25 Jun 2013 44,782 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre tread slightly distorted

Pass 25 Jun 2013 44,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre tread slightly distorted

Pass 3 Sep 2012 37,433 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 23 Aug 2011 32,378 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 24,458 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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KN57 CWK is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KN57 CWK, 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 KN57 CWK registered?

KN57 CWK is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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