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KC57 XFR

2007 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,523 mi
Last recorded128,523 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC57 XFR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 128,523 miles

Offside Front Slight play in track rod end

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 128,523 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 120,563 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 120,563 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2018 109,068 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 99,663 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 85,151 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 69,152 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 53,648 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 47,615 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 29 Aug 2013 47,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Aug 2012 38,966 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 28,119 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 10,289 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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KC57 XFR is a 2007 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 KC57 XFR, 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 KC57 XFR registered?

KC57 XFR is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 October 2007.

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