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KS56 VJK

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,007 mi
Last recorded129,007 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 VJK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 129,007 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 126,319 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 126,318 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 117,947 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 109,370 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil & Offside rear (2.7.3)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit & Offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 109,370 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil & Offside rear (2.7.3)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit & Offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 100,818 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge of tyre tread

Fail 8 Jun 2015 100,818 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge of tyre tread

Pass 3 Jun 2014 91,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2014 91,329 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 81,355 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 81,348 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 81,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 3 Jan 2013 81,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 12 Jan 2012 61,371 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 41,485 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall has small cut but not to cords

Pass 21 Jan 2010 24,177 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 VJK is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KS56 VJK, 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 VJK registered?

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

Is KS56 VJK safe to buy?

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