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KN57 CXM

2007 Seat Altea

Yellow Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,317 mi
Last recorded133,317 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN57 CXM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2022 133,317 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 131,115 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to suspension components

Fail 3 Dec 2021 131,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 3 Dec 2020 128,447 miles

surface corrosion to suspension components

Fail 3 Dec 2020 128,447 miles

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

surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 16 Aug 2019 116,697 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 105,691 miles

central locking fault offside rear door

engine to manifold egr pipe leaking gases at manifold end

esp light illuminated

front brake disks lipped

general under body corrosion

handbrake cable guide tube broken, nearside rear

offside front and both rear coil springs corroding

offside rear tyre inner edge wearing

tpms light indicates flat tyre, visual inspection proven not to be the case

Pass 1 Aug 2017 92,216 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 92,216 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 80,668 miles

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

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

deterioration on rear exhaust silencer box.

Fail 2 Aug 2016 80,668 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

deterioration on rear exhaust silencer box.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 71,360 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2015 71,360 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is 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.C.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2014 65,602 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 54,235 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 40,042 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 24,126 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 24,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 17,429 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 CXM is a 2007 Seat Altea in Yellow with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CXM, 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 CXM registered?

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

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