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KG57 XBX

2007 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,480 mi
Last recorded104,480 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG57 XBX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 104,480 miles

Both rear tyres worn slightly on inside edge

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 104,480 miles

Both rear tyres worn slightly on inside edge

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 96,500 miles

brake fluid change

Fail 19 Jul 2018 96,500 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb was upside fitted upside down (4.1.2 (a))

brake fluid change

Pass 2 Aug 2017 84,787 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 84,786 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 77,343 miles

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

Offside Front wearing badly on inner edge

Fail 13 Aug 2016 77,342 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2015 69,796 miles

rear backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2014 60,741 miles

Front tyres getting low on tread

Front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 10 Sep 2014 60,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front tyres getting low on tread

Front tyres worn on inside edges

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 50,869 miles

Exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

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

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

Rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 17 Sep 2012 42,280 miles

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

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

coolant at minimum level

oil at minimum level

tyre pressures were low - set prior to test - tpms light reset

Pass 31 Aug 2011 33,999 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 22,842 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 XBX is a 2007 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KG57 XBX, 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 XBX registered?

KG57 XBX is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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