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KG57 XAV

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

144,568 mi
Last recorded144,568 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG57 XAV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 144,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 137,721 miles

exhaust back box heat shield loose

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 10 Jan 2025 137,590 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust back box heat shield loose

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2024 126,174 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2023 116,896 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 106,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 96,107 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2020 89,810 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 81,899 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 72,428 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner + outer (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 72,428 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner + outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 65,510 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 64,787 miles

Both sides front and both sides rear tyres worn inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing the full inspection of an adult belt

Pass 26 Jan 2015 60,122 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 60,121 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 56,898 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Pass 2 Jul 2013 48,467 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 39,316 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 29,389 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 20,587 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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KG57 XAV is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KG57 XAV, 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 KG57 XAV registered?

KG57 XAV is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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