CarVerify

Free Car Check

SM07 KHO

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

138,710 mi
Last recorded138,710 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM07 KHO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 138,710 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 138,292 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% brakes have met the requirement for maximum force, but nearside brake locks considerably earlier than offside and at mid force there is a 53% lower force on the offside (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged steel cords exposed and damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has steel cords exposed on inner edge for aproximately half the circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside tyres are heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 121,566 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 112,938 miles

parking brake performance requires attention soon (17%)

Fail 14 Aug 2020 112,938 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

parking brake performance requires attention soon (17%)

Pass 15 Aug 2019 109,748 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 109,136 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall is slightly disfigured

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front door has slightly dropped

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

both headlight covers are deteriorated

large crack on windscreen will need further investigation

Pass 21 Jul 2018 84,763 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 84,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 62,399 miles

o/s/f discs dust cover corroded

rear heat shield hanging down

Fail 28 Jul 2017 62,399 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f discs dust cover corroded

rear heat shield hanging down

Pass 30 Jul 2016 43,302 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 43,295 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light showing (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

footbrake efficiency just on limit(50%)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 33,990 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 25,651 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 25,651 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 25,650 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 23,046 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin excessivly coroded

Fail 11 Mar 2013 23,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin excessivly coroded

Pass 27 Feb 2012 19,359 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 19,359 miles

Centre Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 15,458 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 11,384 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
Full Seat Altea reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SM07 KHO is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SM07 KHO, 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

How do I check the history of SM07 KHO?

You can check the full history of SM07 KHO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SM07 KHO registered?

SM07 KHO is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 March 2007.

Is SM07 KHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM07 KHO shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM07 KHO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SM07 KHO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.