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MT57 KWC

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,723 mi
Last recorded105,723 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 KWC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 105,723 miles

anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

coil springs corroded in places

corrosion underside

engine mounts worn

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

unable to test rear seat belts due to items on seats obstructing

Fail 9 Nov 2018 105,723 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

coil springs corroded in places

corrosion underside

engine mounts worn

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

tyres under inflated

unable to test rear seat belts due to items on seats obstructing

Pass 8 Nov 2017 96,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 96,040 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorbers leaking

Pass 4 Nov 2016 91,109 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 91,109 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 72,330 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 59,092 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 59,092 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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 12 Apr 2013 43,274 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 29,523 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2012 29,523 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2011 27,542 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 21,216 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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MT57 KWC is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 MT57 KWC, 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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MT57 KWC is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 November 2007.

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