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KY57 WKG

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,463 mi
Last recorded111,463 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY57 WKG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 111,463 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 111,459 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 106,254 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 106,251 miles

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine OIL/FUEL LEAK ONTO EXHAUST ETC (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 99,691 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 99,688 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb misaligned (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 94,055 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 94,053 miles

Fuel system component leaking on engine (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 88,614 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 88,614 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 82,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension top mount bearing rough when turning

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play inner rack joints

Fail 17 Dec 2015 82,211 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension top mount bearing rough when turning

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play inner rack joints

Pass 16 Dec 2014 74,657 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 64,427 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 64,151 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2013 64,151 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 55,617 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 55,617 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 44,814 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 28,635 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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KY57 WKG 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 60%.

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 KY57 WKG, 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 KY57 WKG registered?

KY57 WKG is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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