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KY07 VNS

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,772 mi
Last recorded107,772 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY07 VNS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 107,772 miles

corrosion underside/suspension components

rear brake discs lipped/worn

Fail 19 Apr 2023 107,772 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

corrosion underside/suspension components

rear brake discs lipped/worn

Pass 13 Apr 2022 105,574 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 105,574 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 104,117 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2020 102,852 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose REAR SILENCER BADLY DEGRADED (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread NUMBER PLATE CRACKED (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 96,974 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 91,156 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER DEGRADED

Fail 28 Feb 2018 91,156 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER DEGRADED

Pass 28 Feb 2017 86,385 miles

DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL OPERATION NOISY

SLIGHT SMOKING ON ENGINE IDLE

Pass 29 Feb 2016 76,459 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR BRAKE PAD WEARING THINNER THAN NEARSIDE REAR (3.5.1g)

SLIGHT SMOKE EMITTED FROM EXHAUST ON IDLE

Fail 29 Feb 2016 76,459 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR BRAKE PAD WEARING THINNER THAN NEARSIDE REAR (3.5.1g)

SLIGHT SMOKE EMITTED FROM EXHAUST ON IDLE

Nearside Headlamp aim too low VERY LOW (1.8)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 66,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Plastic sill covers and plastic belly plates fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2014 66,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill covers and plastic belly plates fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 57,145 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 52,469 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 52,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 45,905 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 45,905 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 32,528 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)

both front tyres very low on inner edges

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 VNS is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VNS, 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 KY07 VNS registered?

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

Is KY07 VNS safe to buy?

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