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KG57 XCL

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,510 mi
Last recorded137,510 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG57 XCL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 137,510 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 131,491 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 131,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing in inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 124,764 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 124,303 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 117,954 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

park brake efficiency only just met 16% lower readings on offside

slight corrosion to various rear suspension components

slight damage to rear bumper but no sharp edges

Fail 13 Jul 2020 117,774 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken bottom of coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

park brake efficiency only just met 16% lower readings on offside

slight corrosion to various rear suspension components

slight damage to rear bumper but no sharp edges

Pass 2 Aug 2019 112,313 miles

park brake efficiency only just met 16%

slight corrosion to various rear suspension components

slight damage to rear bumper but no sharp edges

Fail 2 Aug 2019 112,313 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail bolt missing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolts snapped / missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion to various rear suspension components

Fail 26 Jul 2019 112,230 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken bottom of coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pads too wide for disc (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion to various rear suspension components

Pass 26 Jun 2018 102,220 miles

check front pads they look like they are incorrect fitment

Fail 26 Jun 2018 102,220 miles

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

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

check front pads they look like they are incorrect fitment

Pass 3 Jul 2017 84,570 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 84,485 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 67,681 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 48,407 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 48,320 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 13 May 2014 48,319 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2012 43,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorated/corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Mar 2011 32,263 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 XCL is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XCL, 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 XCL registered?

KG57 XCL is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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