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VK57 RDX

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

173,137 mi
Last recorded173,137 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 RDX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 173,137 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills - surface corrsoion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 May 2026 173,137 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills - surface corrsoion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 167,992 miles

Front both inner sills have rust corrosion

Fail 3 May 2025 167,898 miles

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

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

Front both inner sills have rust corrosion

Pass 16 May 2024 161,935 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 7 May 2024 161,935 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 4 May 2023 155,433 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 148,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 May 2021 140,641 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 May 2021 140,641 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2020 135,259 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides at top coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

middle to rear part of exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 May 2019 129,560 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 4 May 2018 124,671 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2017 119,737 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 117,318 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 115,464 miles

front nearside tyre cut outer sidewall

Fail 14 Apr 2015 115,464 miles

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

front nearside tyre cut outer sidewall

Pass 16 Apr 2014 113,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2012 85,770 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 67,871 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 41,209 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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VK57 RDX is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK57 RDX, 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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What year was VK57 RDX registered?

VK57 RDX is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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