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KS56 VEK

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

189,592 mi
Last recorded189,592 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 VEK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 189,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged in Zone A within 10 mm

Pass 2 Feb 2018 164,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge bald

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge bald

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 138,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge going bald (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge going bald (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 117,301 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 105,039 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 91,819 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 91,819 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 73,581 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 73,581 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 53,641 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 21,156 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW

Pass 12 Jan 2010 13,436 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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KS56 VEK is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KS56 VEK, 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 KS56 VEK registered?

KS56 VEK is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 January 2007.

Is KS56 VEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS56 VEK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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