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KS56 XUZ

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

207,074 mi
Last recorded207,074 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 XUZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 207,074 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 179,515 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 179,513 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 154,705 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 154,705 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 125,471 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2012 95,698 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2011 66,584 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 66,584 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 38,186 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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 XUZ is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KS56 XUZ, 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 XUZ registered?

KS56 XUZ is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 February 2007.

Is KS56 XUZ safe to buy?

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Does KS56 XUZ have outstanding finance?

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