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KR57 UHV

2007 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

184,107 mi
Last recorded184,107 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 UHV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 184,107 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 171,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 161,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 161,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 155,256 miles

Engine bay covers and under-trays fitted

Engine bay covers and under-trays fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 148,818 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 148,761 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 144,074 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 136,702 miles

Central Rear seat belt catch cover is broken

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt slightly frayed (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 136,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt slightly frayed (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 114,446 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 92,747 miles

Centre Rear seatbelt lock cover is broken

Fail 14 Dec 2015 92,747 miles

Centre Rear seatbelt lock cover is broken

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 69,408 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Dec 2013 56,579 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 44,638 miles

Offside front brake disc slightly corroded on inner surface

Oil leak

Rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Dec 2011 31,987 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 21,105 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 21,024 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 UHV is a 2007 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR57 UHV registered?

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

Is KR57 UHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR57 UHV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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