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KG57 XLL

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,557 mi
Last recorded103,557 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 103,557 miles

Back box outer shield corroded and deterioreted

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 103,557 miles

Back box outer shield corroded and deterioreted

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 99,104 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 99,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16, outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 95,987 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 95,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 91,953 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 91,953 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 87,043 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 87,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 82,980 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 82,980 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 79,779 miles

borderline pass on emissions

both front tyres low and wearing on edges (205/55/16v)

Pass 17 Oct 2018 72,987 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 68,602 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside Rear Anti Roll Bar Link Bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Front Brake Discs (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Rear Brake Discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 68,601 miles

Nearside 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Offside & Nearside Front Wipers (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside Rear Anti Roll Bar Link Bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Front Brake Discs (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Rear Brake Discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 63,400 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 63,400 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 59,482 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

2x child seats fitted --unable to check seat belts

Nearside 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)

f/n/s outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2015 59,482 miles

2x child seats fitted --unable to check seat belts

Nearside 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)

f/n/s outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2014 51,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Apr 2014 51,934 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2013 46,122 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 45,150 miles

bonnet safety release very stiff

Pass 5 Sep 2011 36,526 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 28,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XLL is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 XLL, 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 XLL registered?

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

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