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TN07 KVX

2007 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,520 mi
Last recorded145,520 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTN07 KVX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 145,520 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 145,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 130,007 miles

Rear exhaust clamp slightly loose

Fail 29 Apr 2019 129,956 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All Rear subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking and wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 115,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

centre rear stop light not working

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 26 Apr 2018 115,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

centre rear stop light not working

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 May 2017 110,081 miles
Fail 1 May 2017 110,081 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 105,339 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 105,334 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 98,499 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 98,497 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 91,227 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 82,870 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 72,458 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 63,562 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 50,384 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
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TN07 KVX is a 2007 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TN07 KVX, 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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TN07 KVX is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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