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KG57 XEA

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1604cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,812 mi
Last recorded89,812 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG57 XEA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,604cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 89,812 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 89,770 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 78,316 miles

Offside Wing mirror casing secured with tape

Fail 24 Oct 2016 78,282 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Wing mirror casing secured with tape

Pass 21 Nov 2015 66,925 miles

both front tyres bald on edges

Pass 22 Nov 2014 52,576 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 52,571 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 52,571 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 52,559 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 36,609 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 36,609 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn

Pass 9 Sep 2010 24,724 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 24,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XEA is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,604cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XEA, 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 XEA registered?

KG57 XEA is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 September 2007.

Is KG57 XEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG57 XEA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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