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KC57 XLG

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,256 mi
Last recorded75,256 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC57 XLG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 75,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst blowing and rear connection leaking gasses (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 75,253 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst blowing and rear connection leaking gasses (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 69,041 miles

Rear high level

Pass 20 Dec 2017 63,462 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 58,101 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

slight bind n/s/r

Pass 17 Dec 2015 52,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 47,533 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust clamp broked

Fail 2 Jan 2015 47,533 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust clamp broked

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Oct 2013 41,048 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 35,378 miles

high level brake light inop

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Sep 2011 29,919 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 24,093 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 XLG is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XLG, 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 XLG registered?

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

Is KC57 XLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC57 XLG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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