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KN57 FBL

2007 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

117,729 mi
Last recorded117,729 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN57 FBL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 117,729 miles

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

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

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

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

rear centre seatbelt latch cover missing but operating correctly

Fail 2 Mar 2020 117,729 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

rear centre seatbelt latch cover missing but operating correctly

Pass 26 Feb 2019 113,663 miles

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

Offside Rear tread getting low

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 113,662 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tread getting low

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 108,348 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2018 108,348 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 103,045 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 97,260 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 94,922 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 94,922 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 86,171 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 74,702 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 66,020 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2012 66,020 miles

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

OFF SIDE FRONT FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2011 56,958 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 1 Nov 2011 56,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

205/55WR16

NEEDS ALIGNMENT

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

OFF SIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 9 Nov 2010 43,718 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT FOG NOT WORKING.

Fail 9 Nov 2010 43,718 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OFF SIDE FRONT FOG NOT WORKING.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FBL is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FBL, 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 FBL registered?

KN57 FBL is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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