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KY57 YKX

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,993 mi
Last recorded148,993 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY57 YKX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 148,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 138,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 132,342 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 129,999 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 126,353 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 118,423 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Buckle plastic cover damaged (5.2.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front downpipe flexi (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 2 May 2017 118,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Buckle plastic cover damaged (5.2.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front downpipe flexi (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 110,111 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 110,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 94,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust center clamp broken

offside rear backing plate missing

toped up oil 2 ltr

Pass 31 Mar 2014 78,643 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake discs pitted and corroded pads worn low

Pass 25 Mar 2013 61,805 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 46,342 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 19,122 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 YKX is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YKX, 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 YKX registered?

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

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