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KR57 ETO

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,876 mi
Last recorded140,876 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 ETO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 140,876 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 129,815 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged housing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 129,810 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged housing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on dash

engine cover loose

engine oil level on min

Pass 25 Apr 2018 121,835 miles

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

bonnet safety catch sticking.

Fail 24 Apr 2018 121,831 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

bonnet safety catch sticking.

Pass 7 Sep 2017 116,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 116,497 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper, h.b. lever (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 2 Sep 2016 103,992 miles

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust centre hanger corroded off

Pass 11 Sep 2015 90,134 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 11 Sep 2015 90,134 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 76,045 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 76,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 56,688 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 40,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all road wheels have trim covers,unable to fully inspect nuts or stuts

n/s and o/s sills have plastic sill covers,unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 22 Aug 2011 27,876 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 24,274 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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KR57 ETO is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 KR57 ETO, 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 ETO registered?

KR57 ETO is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 November 2007.

Is KR57 ETO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR57 ETO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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