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KJ57 JFA

2007 Seat Altea XL

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,032 mi
Last recorded196,032 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea XL83,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ57 JFA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 196,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 182,976 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 182,920 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 162,246 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 148,322 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 134,862 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 118,790 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 118,790 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 116,726 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 104,715 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 89,877 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 74,196 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 58,496 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 58,496 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

front and rear brake discs slightly worn, scored, and pitted.

rear tyres have slight cracking on inner and outer shoulders.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 43,727 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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KJ57 JFA is a 2007 Seat Altea XL in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KJ57 JFA, 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 KJ57 JFA registered?

KJ57 JFA is a 2007 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 20 October 2007.

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