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KC57 XLZ

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,482 mi
Last recorded102,482 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC57 XLZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 102,482 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water in head lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

heavy noise from gearbox area

Pass 15 Jun 2019 98,068 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 95,652 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 92,623 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 92,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Bulb fitted wrong (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 91,033 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 85,528 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

undertray damaged & screws missing

Pass 4 Feb 2014 70,618 miles

nearside front shock absorber weak

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 22 Dec 2012 54,446 miles

nearside front tyre getting close to limit

nearside rear tyre out of shape and on legal limit on inner edge

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

slight play from nearside front anti- roll drop link

Pass 21 Dec 2011 42,553 miles

rear inner brake pads low close minimum

Fail 20 Dec 2011 42,517 miles

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

rear inner brake pads low close minimum

Pass 27 Oct 2010 29,393 miles

top engine cover missing

Fail 26 Oct 2010 29,393 miles

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

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

top engine cover missing

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 XLZ is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KC57 XLZ registered?

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

Is KC57 XLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC57 XLZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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