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SM07 KKW

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

134,997 mi
Last recorded134,997 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM07 KKW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 134,997 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 131,496 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 117,226 miles

undertrays fitted to car unable to fully inspect

Fail 3 Jan 2015 117,193 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

undertrays fitted to car unable to fully inspect

Pass 19 Dec 2013 104,784 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 90,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Dec 2012 90,192 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 81,517 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 81,517 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 63,494 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 63,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 47,950 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 47,950 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SM07 KKW is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 KKW, 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 KKW?

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What year was SM07 KKW registered?

SM07 KKW is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 March 2007.

Is SM07 KKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM07 KKW shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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