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VK57 XWH

2007 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1604cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

163,804 mi
Last recorded163,804 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 XWH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,604cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 163,804 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 163,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 155,938 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 150,991 miles

Oil leak (lower engine cover fitted)

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

Slight misfire at idle

Fail 9 Sep 2019 150,990 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play possible shock absorber fault (has covers so cannot tell if it is shock or to[p mount) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak (lower engine cover fitted)

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

Slight misfire at idle

Pass 3 Sep 2018 144,627 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 144,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 137,588 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 121,045 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 120,982 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2015 85,535 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 51,484 miles

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 29 Mar 2014 48,198 miles

tyre monitor light illuminated

Fail 28 Mar 2014 48,198 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

tyre monitor light illuminated

Pass 28 Mar 2013 40,942 miles

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

radiator starting to leak

Fail 28 Mar 2013 40,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

radiator starting to leak

Pass 28 Mar 2012 32,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2011 27,494 miles

front brake pads 70% worn

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted and under vehicle co vers fitted visibility restricted

ratling in rear exhaust box

Pass 13 Sep 2010 24,354 miles

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

under vehicle covers fitted visibility restricted

Fail 13 Sep 2010 24,354 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

under vehicle covers fitted visibility restricted

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 XWH is a 2007 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,604cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VK57 XWH, 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 XWH registered?

VK57 XWH is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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