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KC56 UCT

2007 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

178,007 mi
Last recorded178,007 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC56 UCT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 178,007 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 178,007 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 174,859 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 172,220 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

oil dipstick tube broken

Fail 4 Sep 2024 172,183 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

dipstick housing broken

Fail 3 Sep 2024 172,182 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive smoke and rough idle (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

dipstick housing broken

Pass 9 Sep 2023 168,861 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 168,834 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 168,786 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 168,770 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 161,728 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 161,727 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

parking brake low effort nearside

Pass 15 Jul 2021 154,410 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 148,893 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 143,390 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 134,625 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 134,625 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 124,344 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 113,462 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 113,462 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 103,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 92,325 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 92,325 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 80,987 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriated.

Fail 18 Jul 2013 80,987 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside rear tyre deteriated.

Pass 25 Jan 2012 65,324 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 65,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 52,060 miles

Both rear brake discs pitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 38,494 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 UCT is a 2007 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 UCT, 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 UCT registered?

KC56 UCT is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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