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KR57 HFM

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

185,546 mi
Last recorded185,546 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 185,546 miles

slight smell of diesel under bonnet but no leaks

Pass 20 Jan 2021 180,506 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 169,254 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Apr 2018 162,965 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 149,510 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 149,425 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 136,023 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 122,203 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

floor pan covers fitted

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2015 122,203 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

floor pan covers fitted

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2014 103,871 miles

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)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 103,871 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 84,727 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 64,438 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 64,438 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 42,323 miles

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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KR57 HFM is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HFM, 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 HFM registered?

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

Is KR57 HFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR57 HFM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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