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KY57 YKW

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,647 mi
Last recorded147,647 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY57 YKW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 147,647 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Jun 2026 147,562 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Apr 2025 140,049 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 134,202 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside front brake caliper anti rattle clip missing

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 127,839 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2022 125,157 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 125,157 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 118,908 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 113,394 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight damage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 113,394 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight damage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2018 106,523 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 103,278 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 93,847 miles

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

Offside Front tyre is extra load rated

Offside Rear tyre is extra load rated

engine oil level dangerously low

Fail 13 Jul 2016 93,847 miles

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

Offside Front tyre is extra load rated

Offside Rear tyre is extra load rated

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine oil level dangerously low

Fail 12 Feb 2015 80,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 80,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 72,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 72,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 63,543 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 54,304 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 44,001 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 43,935 miles

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

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

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

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 YKW is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YKW, 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 KY57 YKW registered?

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

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