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LC57 KYZ

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,881 mi
Last recorded111,881 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 KYZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 111,881 miles

Central Front undertrays fitted

Central Rear exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 104,001 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 100,192 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Brake disc discoloured Duero binding brake

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 100,186 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Brake disc discoloured Duero binding brake

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle presented with no oil reading on dipstick,engine oil topped up

Pass 4 Oct 2018 93,271 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 93,271 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 86,867 miles

centre stop not working

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2017 86,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

centre stop not working

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2016 79,583 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2016 79,583 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2015 70,307 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 59,021 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 49,692 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 49,690 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 38,786 miles

High level stop light not working not connected

Fail 3 Oct 2012 38,786 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

High level stop light not working not connected

Pass 24 Oct 2011 30,169 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 20,260 miles

Nearside 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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LC57 KYZ is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LC57 KYZ, 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 LC57 KYZ registered?

LC57 KYZ is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 October 2007.

Is LC57 KYZ safe to buy?

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