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KC57 XHU

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

169,733 mi
Last recorded169,733 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC57 XHU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 169,733 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 160,213 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 147,317 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 147,314 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 137,154 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear number plate cracked

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

Fail 7 Nov 2020 137,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear number plate cracked

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 128,267 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 123,126 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 114,413 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 105,594 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 98,402 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 90,045 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 80,510 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 68,162 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 52,611 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded and worn on iner face

plastic covers fitted to under side of car at time of test

plastic side skirts fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Oct 2010 38,891 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front inner brake discs worn

offside rear tyre low inner on edge

offside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 20 Oct 2010 38,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front inner brake discs worn

offside rear tyre low inner on edge

offside rear tyre out of shape

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 XHU is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 XHU, 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 XHU registered?

KC57 XHU is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 October 2007.

Is KC57 XHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC57 XHU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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