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LJ57 KPF

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

161,017 mi
Last recorded161,017 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 KPF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 161,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is at 1.6mm at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is at 1.6mm at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Oil dip stick holder damaged, still able to get oil reading ( oil slightly leaking )

Oil leak, but not excessive At engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 160,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is at 1.6mm at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is at 1.6mm at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Oil dip stick holder damaged, still able to get oil reading ( oil slightly leaking )

Oil leak, but not excessive At engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 145,859 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 139,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 139,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 139,087 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 135,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 135,297 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 131,004 miles

Both Trailing arm bushes deteriorating.

Chip in windscreen.

Nearside outer constant velocity joint boot has a pin hole leak.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 130,883 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Trailing arm bushes deteriorating.

Chip in windscreen.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside outer constant velocity joint boot has a pin hole leak.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 123,063 miles

Offside Rear indicator turning white in colour,advise bulb renewal

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

bonnet under felt loose

both front tyres worn off on inner edges

centre exhaust bracket insecure

Fail 29 Mar 2018 123,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear indicator turning white in colour,advise bulb renewal

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

bonnet under felt loose

both front tyres worn off on inner edges

centre exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2017 117,479 miles

centre exhaust bracketry corroded away from pipework but system still secure via remaining mounts and brackets etc

corrosion in rear exhaust box

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2015 104,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 104,044 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 92,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 77,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Sep 2013 77,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 59,434 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 48,467 miles

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)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 37,173 miles

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)

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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LJ57 KPF is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LJ57 KPF, 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 LJ57 KPF registered?

LJ57 KPF is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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