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KR56 EUT

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

135,734 mi
Last recorded135,734 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 EUT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 135,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear brake discs corroded/worn

under shields and trim fitted restricting view

Fail 11 Dec 2019 135,734 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement central stabiliser mount in sub frame (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

centre exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded/worn

under shields and trim fitted restricting view

Pass 21 Dec 2018 126,907 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 126,902 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine area sam (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 122,266 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Feb 2018 122,146 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 111,506 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 111,239 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Front Oil leak ()

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 99,334 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 99,333 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 94,656 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 90,323 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 90,251 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 70,640 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 52,707 miles

4 ltrs of engine oil required for safe emissions test

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2010 26,326 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 26,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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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KR56 EUT is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KR56 EUT, 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 KR56 EUT registered?

KR56 EUT is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 January 2007.

Is KR56 EUT safe to buy?

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