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KS07 BFA

2007 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,619 mi
Last recorded167,619 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS07 BFA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 167,619 miles

Exhaust box slightly rusty.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also body slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2022 167,337 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust box slightly rusty.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also body slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 160,166 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 154,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 154,547 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 146,243 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 139,279 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 139,279 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 16, inner edge, (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on the shoulder, ()

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 123,436 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 115,319 miles

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

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

Oil leak

damp steering rack gators

Fail 10 Apr 2015 115,284 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

damp steering rack gators

Pass 5 Apr 2014 103,723 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2014 103,723 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 92,790 miles

Both front tryres tread close to limit.Heavy wear at shoulders.

Front wipers smearing slightly.

OSR tyre tread low at inner shoulder.

Oil residue at gear box.

Pass 13 May 2011 67,591 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre worn on inside edge of tread

Pass 24 May 2010 51,278 miles

front tyres worn (2-3mm)

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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KS07 BFA is a 2007 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc 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 KS07 BFA, 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 KS07 BFA registered?

KS07 BFA is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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