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KG57 XMX

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

138,126 mi
Last recorded138,126 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG57 XMX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 138,126 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 128,898 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 122,200 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 112,548 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2023 112,328 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing to be tested after brake repair (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 103,283 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 103,216 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing to be tested after brake repair (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 94,676 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 86,848 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 81,695 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 78,115 miles

All 4 tyres starting to crack and perish through tread

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 72,367 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly deteriorated on inner face

Fail 3 Oct 2017 72,366 miles

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear brake disc slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly deteriorated on inner face

Pass 15 Sep 2016 65,584 miles

front brake discs slightly deteriorated on inner face

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2015 59,475 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc face corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc Face corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 59,475 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc face corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc Face corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 54,710 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2014 54,700 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 46,086 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 38,160 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 31,160 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 22,801 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 XMX is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XMX, 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 XMX registered?

KG57 XMX is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 September 2007.

Is KG57 XMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG57 XMX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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