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KH57 HGJ

2007 Seat Altea XL

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

145,743 mi
Last recorded145,743 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea XL83,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH57 HGJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 145,743 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 135,056 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 135,056 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 122,941 miles

Exhaust outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 115,215 miles

Back box heat shield insecure

Bock box outer skin perished

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 115,215 miles

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

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

Back box heat shield insecure

Bock box outer skin perished

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 104,795 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 104,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 96,980 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 96,980 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 91,936 miles

Exhaust mid section clamp broken [ system still supported ]

Exhaust mid/rear section mounting corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Oct 2016 91,936 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust mid section clamp broken [ system still supported ]

Exhaust mid/rear section mounting corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 82,482 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

nsr tyre cracking + worn on inner edge

undertyray fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2015 82,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nail in osr tyre

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

nsr tyre cracking + worn on inner edge

undertyray fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2014 71,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres showing uneven wear

Pass 22 Oct 2014 71,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres showing uneven wear

Pass 22 Oct 2013 58,985 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres has 2.5mm left on tread

front wipers smears slightly

nsf seat belt slow to retract

Pass 25 Oct 2012 46,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2011 36,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

plastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines

Pass 25 Oct 2010 24,538 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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KH57 HGJ is a 2007 Seat Altea XL in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KH57 HGJ, 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 KH57 HGJ registered?

KH57 HGJ is a 2007 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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