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KC57 XLF

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,872 mi
Last recorded110,872 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC57 XLF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 110,872 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Jun 2017 110,871 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 May 2016 102,884 miles

child seats fitted

Fail 9 May 2016 102,884 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

child seats fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2015 93,416 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 82,457 miles

o/s front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 4 Mar 2013 70,712 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

airbag light on

Fail 1 Feb 2012 53,757 miles

Airbag light on

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 53,757 miles

Airbag light on

Pass 14 Oct 2010 38,227 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 XLF is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 KC57 XLF, 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 XLF registered?

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

Is KC57 XLF safe to buy?

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