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KP57 ZHF

2007 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,339 mi
Last recorded102,339 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP57 ZHF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2022 102,339 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 95,086 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 95,055 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 94,452 miles

Emissions not tested Due to excessive smoke, getting worse as engine was running. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light is on. (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

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

T.P.M.S. warning light is ON.

Pass 9 Jun 2020 87,706 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 79,109 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 79,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 72,990 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 65,531 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 56,212 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 44,424 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 44,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 35,088 miles

205/55/16 N/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

Pass 8 Nov 2012 26,202 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 20,314 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 15,084 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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KP57 ZHF is a 2007 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KP57 ZHF, 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 KP57 ZHF registered?

KP57 ZHF is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 October 2007.

Is KP57 ZHF safe to buy?

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