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KG57 XLU

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,873 mi
Last recorded113,873 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 113,873 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 103,172 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 93,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathered and stepped on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre getting low on tread depth

Pass 23 Jan 2015 78,004 miles

Both front sidelights have a slight blue tint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2015 78,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front sidelights have a slight blue tint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 62,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 62,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 44,874 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 29,639 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 27,277 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 22,530 miles

rear tyres perished on outer tread

Fail 3 Sep 2010 22,520 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear tyres perished on outer tread

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 XLU is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XLU, 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

How do I check the history of KG57 XLU?

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What year was KG57 XLU registered?

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

Is KG57 XLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG57 XLU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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