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KG57 XDP

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,772 mi
Last recorded136,772 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG57 XDP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 136,772 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 136,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 132,741 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 132,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 128,494 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated greasy, possible small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated greasy suspect hole or split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s/r brake bind and pads starting to be affected, recommend further investigation

rear exhaust corroded and very slight blow

Pass 24 Nov 2018 124,216 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 124,143 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 119,771 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 119,687 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 112,297 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 112,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 102,356 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 95,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2013 79,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2013 79,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 68,543 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 68,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 57,706 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 41,304 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 41,304 miles

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

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 XDP is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey 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 XDP, 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 XDP registered?

KG57 XDP is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 September 2007.

Is KG57 XDP safe to buy?

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