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KD57 ATU

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,439 mi
Last recorded168,439 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD57 ATU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 168,439 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 157,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust back box (silencer) corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2023 157,690 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust back box (silencer) corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2022 143,050 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 143,050 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Oct 2021 136,962 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2021 136,962 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2020 119,659 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 96,014 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 95,999 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 82,449 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket

Pass 23 Oct 2017 73,757 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 66,589 miles

1 Ltr engine oil added prior to testing

Battery cover fitted

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS INNERS (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REARS NEAR LIMIT (3.5.1g)

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine under tray fitted

Plastic outer sill covers and floor under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stonechips (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 66,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damage (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

1 Ltr engine oil added prior to testing

Battery cover fitted

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS INNERS (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REARS NEAR LIMIT (3.5.1g)

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine under tray fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEAR LIMIT, worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Plastic outer sill covers and floor under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stonechips (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 59,454 miles

corrosion exhaust and brackets

stone chips in windsreen

Pass 14 Oct 2014 53,606 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 45,900 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 45,900 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

engine management light illuminated

traction control system indicator light staying on

Pass 21 Sep 2012 39,474 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Sep 2011 31,774 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 23,828 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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KD57 ATU 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 71.4%.

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 KD57 ATU, 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 KD57 ATU registered?

KD57 ATU is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 September 2007.

Is KD57 ATU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD57 ATU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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