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KS57 AYA

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,928 mi
Last recorded85,928 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 AYA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 85,928 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 85,928 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 83,542 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

front to rear under trays

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2019 79,281 miles

front to rear under trays fitted

outer sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Jul 2019 79,281 miles

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

front to rear under trays fitted

outer sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jul 2018 75,580 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 75,156 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 75,155 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 72,237 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sheep hanging from mirror ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2017 72,236 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sheep hanging from mirror ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 26 May 2016 68,197 miles

Nearside Rear worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Rear silencer outer casing in poor condition

Pass 27 May 2015 63,499 miles

Exhaust back box rusty

Pass 21 May 2014 58,435 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box rusty

Fail 21 May 2014 58,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2013 54,196 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 50,334 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 40,611 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 30,692 miles

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

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

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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KS57 AYA is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KS57 AYA, 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 KS57 AYA registered?

KS57 AYA is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 December 2007.

Is KS57 AYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS57 AYA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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