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KB57 KLX

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,281 mi
Last recorded146,281 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB57 KLX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 146,281 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 146,279 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust skin deteriorated

Heatshield loose

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 140,305 miles

2x small chips in screen

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 134,548 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 129,324 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 129,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 122,136 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 115,338 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 106,603 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 106,603 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Dec 2014 96,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 82,162 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2013 82,162 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 67,829 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 55,279 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 38,959 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 37,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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KB57 KLX is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KB57 KLX, 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 KB57 KLX registered?

KB57 KLX is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 October 2007.

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