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KS57 CJJ

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,299 mi
Last recorded144,299 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 CJJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 144,299 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 138,179 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 131,585 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 125,847 miles

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 122,604 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 119,759 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO ENGINE MISFIRE/UNBURNT FUEL SMOKE AT TAILPIPE/FUMES (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure CENTRE CLAMP RUSTED AWAY. ALSO REAR SECTION/BOX VERY CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NSF OUTER CV BOOT SPLIT/FULL OF WATER .CV CLICKS TOO? (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2014 VERY WORN OLD PERISHED STARTING TO DELAMINATE INSIDE EDGE2255017XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded NSF & NSR SPRING VERY RUSTY BUT NOT YET SNAPPED. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 104,769 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL COIL SPRINGS RUSTY. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose EXHAUST CLAMP (middle) RUSTED AWAY. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess NSR cable/caliper not fully returning to stop. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS on NSF?

handbrake performance only just met. NSR caliper suspect.

Pass 15 Apr 2019 91,116 miles

ALL FOUR ROAD SPRINGS ARE VERY RUSTY (in places) BUT NOT YET SNAPPED

HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE ONLY JUST MET MINIMUM (17%) NSR HANDBRAKE LEVER NOT FULLY RETURNING. REAR BRAKES APPEAR QUITE RUSTY.

INNER FACES OF FRONT DISCS ARE SCORED AND INNER PADS WORN QUITE LOW. OUTER PADS AND FACES APPEAR OK.

NSR BRAKE LIGHT INTENSITY / WRONG BULB?

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated JUST STARTING TO RELEASE GREASE. SPLIT AROUND INNER RETAINER. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

REAR EXHAUST BOX NOW VERY RUSTY.

TYRES PERISHING ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 16 Apr 2018 82,160 miles

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

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 29 Mar 2017 74,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 74,935 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 65,081 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 65,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 54,644 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin is corroding.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2015 54,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin is corroding.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 43,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 38,185 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 32,032 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 24,501 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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KS57 CJJ is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 KS57 CJJ, 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 KS57 CJJ registered?

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

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