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KC56 AOT

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,699 mi
Last recorded125,699 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC56 AOT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 125,699 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 125,634 miles

Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 99,817 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 99,817 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 79,761 miles

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

under trays

Pass 21 Sep 2020 77,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Slightly perished / cracking.. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 77,764 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Slightly perished / cracking.. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 74,874 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 73,295 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2018 73,293 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2017 69,319 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 64,404 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 64,404 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 58,049 miles

child seats fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Sep 2014 50,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 50,874 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 43,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 19 Oct 2011 26,613 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 24,102 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 17,716 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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KC56 AOT is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KC56 AOT, 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 KC56 AOT registered?

KC56 AOT is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 February 2007.

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