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KV57 DFJ

2007 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,681 mi
Last recorded137,681 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV57 DFJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 137,681 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 126,499 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 126,499 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 115,099 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin in poor condition

Fail 29 Jun 2018 115,099 miles

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

exhaust rear box outer skin in poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2017 104,686 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 104,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 94,487 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 94,487 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

centre exhaust bracket snapped but system still supported

Pass 1 Jul 2015 86,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust system corroded and bracket detached but still adequately supported

Pass 3 Jul 2014 78,335 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2013 69,538 miles

rear brk pads nr limit.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 60,982 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 50,812 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 38,464 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 DFJ is a 2007 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KV57 DFJ, 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 KV57 DFJ registered?

KV57 DFJ is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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