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KS56 VFH

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

178,054 mi
Last recorded178,054 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 VFH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 178,054 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 150,433 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 127,044 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 127,044 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 118,458 miles

Offside Front Outer c,v gaiter poor condition

both front anti roll bar links , dust covers poor condition

exhaust system poor condition

Pass 13 May 2019 106,902 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 100,300 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres tread starting to mis-shape

Fail 16 May 2018 100,299 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres tread starting to mis-shape

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

Pass 18 May 2017 95,999 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 95,999 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2016 91,231 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 86,350 miles

corrsion exhaust.

corrsion suspension components.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 79,215 miles

corrosion to all brake discs

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension components

rear suspension arm bushes poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2013 70,864 miles

corrsion rear coil springs.

corrsion suspension components.

corrsion to exhaust.

slight corrsion to all brake discs.

slight oil leak intercooler.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 60,828 miles

corrsion to exhaust.

Pass 12 Oct 2011 50,844 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 50,844 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2010 41,300 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 31,559 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)

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 VFH is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VFH, 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 KS56 VFH registered?

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

Is KS56 VFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS56 VFH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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