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KR57 ENJ

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,987 mi
Last recorded159,987 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 ENJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 159,987 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 152,543 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 152,539 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 144,495 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 132,442 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 122,168 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 122,165 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 116,873 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 114,380 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 108,024 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 108,022 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 100,950 miles

front tyres worn slightly on inner and outer edge

Pass 6 Mar 2017 92,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 80,728 miles

rear brake pads getting low

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2015 66,497 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 59,904 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

O/S/F brake slightly binding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 52,201 miles

N/S/F tyre pressure low

N/S/R tyre wearing uneven

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2011 45,497 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 34,498 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 34,498 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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KR57 ENJ is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KR57 ENJ, 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 KR57 ENJ registered?

KR57 ENJ is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 November 2007.

Is KR57 ENJ safe to buy?

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