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KG57 XLD

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

174,152 mi
Last recorded174,152 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 174,152 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 166,260 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 157,507 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 148,641 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 146,481 miles

nearside rear brake pads are getting low

noise in the clutch/flywheel

rear silencer corroded and thin

Fail 21 Jul 2020 146,478 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear brake pads are getting low

noise in the clutch/flywheel

rear silencer corroded and thin

Pass 26 Jun 2019 140,379 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 133,692 miles

centre exhaust bracket in poor condition

offside front lower wishbone rear bush in poor condition

Fail 6 Jul 2018 133,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

centre exhaust bracket in poor condition

offside front lower wishbone rear bush in poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2017 127,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear exhaust rear back box deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2016 119,690 miles

Exhaust tailbox & mounting brackets weakened by corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2015 108,185 miles

Tail box deteriorated.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 92,670 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 74,241 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 57,911 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 40,016 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 34,400 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 XLD is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XLD, 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 XLD registered?

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

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The MOT history for KG57 XLD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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