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KG57 XOV

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,511 mi
Last recorded118,511 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 118,511 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 118,460 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 110,097 miles

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated split in tread

under trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2017 103,933 miles

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

exhaust back box skin deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 10 May 2016 99,558 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 99,543 miles

oil leak

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2015 94,410 miles

engine oil level low

oil leak

plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 May 2015 94,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil level low

oil leak

plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

removed obstruction from drivers view prior to test

Pass 15 May 2014 76,855 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 61,740 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 61,740 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2012 48,683 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,043 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 XOV is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XOV, 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 XOV registered?

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

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The MOT history for KG57 XOV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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