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KY07 HFS

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,298 mi
Last recorded125,298 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY07 HFS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 125,298 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 116,322 miles

Apparatus attached to drivers window partially obscures view of mirror

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre perished (205/55/16)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Strong smell of fuel inside vehicle, unable to detect a fuel leak during test (possible spillage)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 116,306 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Average reading = 1.52. Limit is 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Apparatus attached to drivers window partially obscures view of mirror

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre perished (205/55/16)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Strong smell of fuel inside vehicle, unable to detect a fuel leak during test (possible spillage)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 114,053 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 114,036 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 109,700 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 109,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 105,819 miles

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

slight brake bind n/s/r

Fail 10 Aug 2020 105,819 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

slight brake bind n/s/r

Pass 7 Aug 2019 102,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded also spring not located correctly in lower cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also void of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded also spring not located correctly in lower cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under-trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2018 96,350 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer/ heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear coil springs corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

parking brake efficiency uneven

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2018 96,350 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer/ heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear coil springs corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

parking brake efficiency uneven

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2017 90,873 miles

205/55/16/91v

rear tyres worn bald of tread inner edges

slight brake bind o/s/r ,disc discoloured

Pass 5 Aug 2016 85,229 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear tyres worn inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2015 77,407 miles

both rear tyre treads worn almost smooth on inner edges

near side front tyre tread worn on outer edge

Fail 31 Jul 2015 77,407 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyre treads worn almost smooth on inner edges

near side front tyre tread worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Jul 2014 67,556 miles

Both rear brake calipers,parking mechanisms are not fully returning.

Both rear tyres treads are worn on inner edges.

Covers fitted to sills.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 58,715 miles

rear exhaust back box starting to get rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2012 50,509 miles

evidence of brake binding o/s rear

exhaust rear box rusty outer skin

front tyres wearing on inner edges

plastic sill and undercovers fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2012 50,509 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

evidence of brake binding o/s rear

exhaust rear box rusty outer skin

front tyres wearing on inner edges

plastic sill and undercovers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2011 39,625 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 33,000 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 33,000 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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KY07 HFS is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KY07 HFS, 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 KY07 HFS registered?

KY07 HFS is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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