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KS07 XHY

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,090 mi
Last recorded175,090 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS07 XHY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 175,090 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 175,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 162,438 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2017 159,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in places (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 156,019 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge,perished and has a screw in it

Fail 27 May 2016 156,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge,perished and has a screw in it

Pass 22 May 2015 151,111 miles

All brake discs slightly pitted.

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 22 May 2015 151,111 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

All brake discs slightly pitted.

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 145,530 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Offside outer cv joint slightly worn.

Slight play in front bushes of both front lower suspension arms.

Pass 29 May 2013 143,277 miles

All brake discs pitted.

All windscreen wiper blades smearing slightly.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear tyre tread badly worn on inner edge and slightly out of shape.

Rear bumper slightly damaged on nearside.

Fail 29 May 2013 143,277 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

All brake discs pitted.

All windscreen wiper blades smearing slightly.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear tyre tread badly worn on inner edge and slightly out of shape.

Rear bumper slightly damaged on nearside.

Pass 28 May 2012 127,007 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 97,863 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 97,862 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 64,788 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 64,788 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

n/s/f washer poor

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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KS07 XHY is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KS07 XHY, 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 KS07 XHY registered?

KS07 XHY is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 May 2007.

Is KS07 XHY safe to buy?

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