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KU57 ZFT

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

175,092 mi
Last recorded175,092 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU57 ZFT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 175,092 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 167,541 miles

both front tyres getting low on edges

Pass 9 Jan 2024 154,601 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 140,694 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 10 Jan 2022 129,599 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 120,886 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 115,412 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 109,473 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 98,930 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 87,505 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 76,479 miles

Centre exhaust mount bodged up

Fail 12 Jan 2016 76,479 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust mount bodged up

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 64,247 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 52,169 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 38,540 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 31,995 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 25,181 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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KU57 ZFT is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 KU57 ZFT, 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 KU57 ZFT registered?

KU57 ZFT is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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