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KR57 HFE

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,981 mi
Last recorded123,981 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 HFE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 123,981 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box skin peeling

Pass 16 Feb 2022 120,595 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear exhaust box skin peeling.

Pass 21 Apr 2021 119,245 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Apr 2021 119,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Nov 2019 118,996 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 118,970 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front tyres have slight damage from curbs & wearing on the edges

Pass 11 Aug 2017 116,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 116,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 112,931 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 107,417 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 102,605 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 94,592 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 88,288 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 88,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 68,309 miles

Both rear tyres cracking, but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Brake pedal feels slightly spongy, but doesn't reach the floor.

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 68,309 miles

Both rear tyres cracking, but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Brake pedal feels slightly spongy, but doesn't reach the floor.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 68,304 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear tyres cracking, but not deep enough to reach the cords.

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 51,158 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 HFE is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HFE, 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 HFE registered?

KR57 HFE is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 December 2007.

Is KR57 HFE safe to buy?

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