CarVerify

Free Car Check

KP07 YDJ

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

163,823 mi
Last recorded163,823 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP07 YDJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 163,823 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2026 163,792 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Service brake grabbing severely all (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 156,280 miles

Nearside Front wing taped up

Pass 27 Oct 2023 146,623 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 146,623 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 137,749 miles

Central Rear Exhaust heat insecure but not likely to become detached

Exhaust sleeve deteriorated/corroded but not likely to become detached

Nearside Front Coolant leak

Offside Front Lower Turbo hose leak, exhaust emissions not likely to be effected

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 137,646 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

ns mirror glass damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2021 130,708 miles

Exhaust Heatshield Insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Inner Arch Liner Insecure

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Oct 2021 130,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Heatshield Insecure

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Inner Arch Liner Insecure

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 119,605 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge is heavily warn - borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 106,346 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall has a groove warn into it. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder is heavily warn almost to the canvas (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 106,346 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall has a groove warn into it. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder is heavily warn almost to the canvas (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 91,108 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 91,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 75,577 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding on

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

engine warning light on dash

Fail 16 Oct 2017 75,577 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding on

Pass 6 Oct 2016 62,535 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 52,582 miles

Nearside Rear Unable to carry out full inspection of adult belt due to child seat fitted

both rear tyres inner edge scalloping

Fail 9 Oct 2015 52,581 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Unable to carry out full inspection of adult belt due to child seat fitted

both rear tyres inner edge scalloping

Pass 29 Oct 2014 44,102 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 44,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 34,348 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 14 Jan 2013 30,234 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 24,580 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread and inside and outside walls

n/s/r disc pitted

Pass 24 Mar 2010 17,973 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
Full Seat Altea reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KP07 YDJ is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KP07 YDJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KP07 YDJ?

You can check the full history of KP07 YDJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KP07 YDJ registered?

KP07 YDJ is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is KP07 YDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP07 YDJ shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KP07 YDJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KP07 YDJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.