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KU07 HZY

2007 Seat Altea XL

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

199,381 mi
Last recorded199,381 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea XL83,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU07 HZY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2023 199,381 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Emissions unable to be completed not tested because of exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 196,035 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 192,863 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 192,836 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer insecure

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 189,617 miles

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

coolant level low

engine oil level below minimum

Pass 5 Aug 2019 184,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light cluster cracked

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust box outer layer deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2018 169,247 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust bracket corroded / broken

Fail 2 Aug 2018 169,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust bracket corroded / broken

Pass 23 Mar 2017 152,753 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 141,363 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 126,256 miles

exhaust back box heavy corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2014 108,619 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 88,896 miles

Back box outer skin starting to corrod, centre and rear hangers corroding

Both rear tyres feathered inner edges

Fail 21 Mar 2013 88,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Back box outer skin starting to corrod, centre and rear hangers corroding

Both rear tyres feathered inner edges

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 67,701 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 48,752 miles

Child seats fitted to nearside front and rear not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 10 Feb 2011 45,418 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 23,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front 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 HZY is a 2007 Seat Altea XL in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HZY, 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 HZY registered?

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

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The MOT history for KU07 HZY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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