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KV07 XLC

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

172,542 mi
Last recorded172,542 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV07 XLC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 172,542 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 166,756 miles

Front Fuel seepage engine

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 153,387 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test SAT NAV HOLDER ()

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Caliper weeping fluid

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 153,387 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test SAT NAV HOLDER ()

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

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Caliper weeping fluid

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 41,748 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 123,449 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 123,449 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 115,534 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 115,534 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 100,188 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 92,184 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 79,076 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2012 79,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2011 61,708 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 48,294 miles

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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KV07 XLC 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 73.3%.

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 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 KV07 XLC, 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.

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What year was KV07 XLC registered?

KV07 XLC is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 March 2007.

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The MOT history for KV07 XLC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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