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KV57 JOA

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,958 mi
Last recorded124,958 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV57 JOA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 124,958 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 105,903 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 105,903 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 100,891 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 94,790 miles

Both front discs slightly corroded on inner face

Under trays fitted limiting underside view

Fail 19 Nov 2016 94,753 miles

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

Both front discs slightly corroded on inner face

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under trays fitted limiting underside view

Pass 25 Sep 2015 90,949 miles

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

Rear exhaust suport bracket deteriorated

under trays and covers fitted over both sills

Fail 25 Sep 2015 90,949 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust suport bracket deteriorated

under trays and covers fitted over both sills

Pass 3 Oct 2014 88,423 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 85,974 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 85,963 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

offside front tyre @ 3mm

Pass 11 Sep 2012 77,659 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 63,436 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)

Offside front tyre worn JUST ON Legal limit in places,and has a SEVERELY worn inner edge.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 48,974 miles

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

Nearside Outer 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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KV57 JOA is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JOA, 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 JOA registered?

KV57 JOA is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 September 2007.

Is KV57 JOA safe to buy?

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