CarVerify

Free Car Check

KU07 HWV

2007 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

227,892 mi
Last recorded227,892 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea XL83,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU07 HWV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 227,892 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 216,030 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 209,854 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 209,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 201,767 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 201,767 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 188,791 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 179,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 161,202 miles

Front Number plate cracked

Fail 25 Feb 2019 161,202 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Number plate cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2018 145,391 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 127,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 98,372 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 80,251 miles

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

front discs worn and corroded on inner faces

Pass 16 Apr 2014 64,485 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 64,485 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 54,241 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 47,955 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 38,815 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 28,316 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
Full Seat Altea XL reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KU07 HWV is a 2007 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KU07 HWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KU07 HWV?

You can check the full history of KU07 HWV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KU07 HWV registered?

KU07 HWV is a 2007 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 26 March 2007.

Is KU07 HWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU07 HWV shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KU07 HWV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KU07 HWV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.