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KY57 YJT

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,255 mi
Last recorded87,255 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY57 YJT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 87,255 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven .

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 21 Sep 2018 87,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven .

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 82,341 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some vehicle components

Fail 19 Sep 2017 82,337 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some vehicle components

Pass 16 Sep 2016 77,431 miles

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

heavy corrosion + fluff [exhaust system]

Fail 16 Sep 2016 77,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

heavy corrosion + fluff [exhaust system]

Pass 3 Sep 2015 70,707 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 70,707 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 64,211 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 55,208 miles

corrosion rear exhaust box

Pass 10 Sep 2012 45,225 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 45,225 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 36,005 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 27,153 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn,inside edge

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 YJT 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 64.3%.

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 KY57 YJT, 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 YJT registered?

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

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