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KV57 DDX

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

173,597 mi
Last recorded173,597 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV57 DDX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 173,597 miles

Amplifier main power feed running through door shut by hinge (fused).

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

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

Main chassis ID plate is missing, no emissions value available.

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Performance air filter fitted, no mountings, hanging on intake pipe.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2025 173,574 miles

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

Amplifier main power feed running through door shut by hinge (fused).

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

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

Main chassis ID plate is missing, no emissions value available.

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Performance air filter fitted, no mountings, hanging on intake pipe.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 153,842 miles

Amplifier main power feed running through door shut by hinge (fused)

Front Brake discs incorrect size, brake pads overhanging friction surfaces

Front fog lamps have yellow tint and wired to come on with ignition as daylight running lamps

Main chassis ID label missing, no plated emissions data or axle weights available

Offside Front Anti roll bar linkage fitted 180' incorrectly. Lower balljoint should be outside anti roll bar, upper on the flat surface of the shock mount. No fouling during test procedures

Performance air filter fitted, no mountings, hanging on intake pipe

Rear silencer removed, insufficient mountings on replacement pipe

Fail 13 Feb 2024 153,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Outer lens milky, top part of headlamp masked with black vinyl (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb in halogen holder (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Outer lens milky, top part of headlamp masked with black vinyl, bulb has cable tie to secure to lamp (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb in halogen holder (4.1.4 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel, lever pulls to stop without resistance (1.1.6 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2 x mounting bolts missing for lower arm front mounting points (both sides)

Amp power feed cable running inside n/s door shut by door hinges (fused)

Exhaust rear silencer removed, new mounting insufficient

Front fog lamps have yellow tint on lenses / emit yellow light

Front fog lamps wired into ignition circuit to come on as daylight running lamps

Main chassis ID label removed, no plated emissions data or axle weights avaiable

Performance cone air filter fitted (insecure in engine bay)

Pass 12 Jan 2023 134,553 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 119,050 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 93,464 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 93,464 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed + below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

TPMS light on

Pass 6 Dec 2019 88,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 80,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 74,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 66,230 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Nov 2015 580,074 miles

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

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)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 58,070 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 48,327 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 40,705 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 33,806 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 26,727 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)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 17,513 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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KV57 DDX is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black 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 KV57 DDX, 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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KV57 DDX is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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