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KN57 CWZ

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,099 mi
Last recorded130,099 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN57 CWZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 130,099 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 120,473 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

center sections of exhaust blowing slightly /emissions not affected

Fail 20 Apr 2023 120,473 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

center sections of exhaust blowing slightly /emissions not affected

Pass 9 Apr 2022 113,677 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 113,677 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 104,844 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 104,844 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 94v (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2020 98,101 miles

advise been standing

Pass 11 Feb 2019 96,043 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 96,027 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 90,876 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Slight leak of exhaust gasses

Slight wear and corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 7 Feb 2017 83,200 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 69,403 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 58,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 48,630 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 45,801 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 38,001 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 27,286 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

engine oil on minimum

Pass 15 Sep 2011 27,286 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)

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

engine oil on minimum

Pass 4 Sep 2010 16,031 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 CWZ is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KN57 CWZ, 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 CWZ registered?

KN57 CWZ is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 September 2007.

Is KN57 CWZ safe to buy?

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