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KG57 XKC

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

168,238 mi
Last recorded168,238 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 168,238 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 160,504 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2023 150,415 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 141,036 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 131,975 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 131,955 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 123,593 miles

Rear exhaust box is delaminating but not leaking gas

Pass 9 May 2019 115,119 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 104,558 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 94,941 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 85,878 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2015 76,489 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 67,003 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 60,742 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 52,978 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 45,239 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 34,491 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 XKC is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XKC, 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 XKC registered?

KG57 XKC is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 September 2007.

Is KG57 XKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG57 XKC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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