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KG57 XCH

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,471 mi
Last recorded149,471 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG57 XCH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 149,471 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 133,775 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 133,429 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 127,060 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 127,057 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 121,210 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 121,210 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 114,224 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 99,314 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 99,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 92,602 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 92,600 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 84,518 miles

Offside Front IDE LIGHT WAS FLICKERING THEN WENT OFF ,WHEN GOING TO RECTIFY THE LIGHT WAS OK

Offside Rear DOOR DOES NOT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE USING CENTRAL LOCKIN BUT DOES OPEN IF UNLOCKED MANUALLY

Fail 21 Sep 2016 84,518 miles

Offside Front IDE LIGHT WAS FLICKERING THEN WENT OFF ,WHEN GOING TO RECTIFY THE LIGHT WAS OK

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear DOOR DOES NOT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE USING CENTRAL LOCKIN BUT DOES OPEN IF UNLOCKED MANUALLY

Pass 18 Sep 2015 75,513 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 75,513 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front TYRE 2.5MM

Pass 23 Sep 2014 67,056 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 55,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 55,564 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 44,423 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 44,412 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on in vehicle

Pass 23 Sep 2011 41,424 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 41,424 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 31,269 miles

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

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 XCH is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 XCH, 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 KG57 XCH registered?

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

Is KG57 XCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG57 XCH shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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