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KU07 DRV

2007 Seat Altea XL

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,078 mi
Last recorded120,078 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea XL83,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU07 DRV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 120,078 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bearing worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 120,078 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bearing worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 120,065 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 118,850 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 118,850 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 112,766 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 112,766 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 106,411 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 106,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted upside down (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted upside down (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 99,688 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fiitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 20 Oct 2017 99,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under trays and engine covers fiitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 22 Oct 2016 93,344 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 85,218 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust bracket corroded and broken

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

osf tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 14 Apr 2014 74,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 62,224 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 45,217 miles

Both rear tyres starting to deform on inner edges.

Pass 6 May 2011 33,413 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 26,382 miles

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

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

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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KU07 DRV is a 2007 Seat Altea XL in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KU07 DRV, 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 KU07 DRV registered?

KU07 DRV is a 2007 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 4 April 2007.

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The MOT history for KU07 DRV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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