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SA57 KME

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,732 mi
Last recorded142,732 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA57 KME
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 142,732 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 121,979 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 121,978 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 111,779 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 111,705 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 102,450 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 95,021 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 95,021 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 86,824 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 17 Sep 2013 86,824 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 77,156 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 68,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 62,240 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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SA57 KME is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SA57 KME, 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 SA57 KME registered?

SA57 KME is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 October 2007.

Is SA57 KME safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA57 KME shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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