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KH07 LRL

2007 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,704 mi
Last recorded168,704 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea XL83,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH07 LRL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 168,704 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 168,704 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2022 162,132 miles

slight splitting on rear arm bushes

Fail 4 Aug 2022 162,132 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

slight splitting on rear arm bushes

Pass 3 Nov 2021 143,173 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 143,173 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 135,207 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 116,011 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 116,011 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 106,196 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 100,044 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 100,044 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 92,763 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 85,080 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 75,868 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 75,868 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 62,847 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 48,060 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 48,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 39,066 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 29,493 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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KH07 LRL is a 2007 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 83,224 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 XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KH07 LRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KH07 LRL registered?

KH07 LRL is a 2007 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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