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KS56 VLX

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

113,353 mi
Last recorded113,353 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 VLX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 113,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 107,386 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 107,386 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 98,397 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 92,325 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 88,925 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 82,964 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 77,034 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 72,319 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 67,234 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 62,660 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 57,589 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 51,551 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 42,241 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2010 26,768 miles

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

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

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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KS56 VLX is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KS56 VLX, 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 KS56 VLX registered?

KS56 VLX is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 January 2007.

Is KS56 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS56 VLX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KS56 VLX have outstanding finance?

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