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KV56 VRX

2007 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,743 mi
Last recorded127,743 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 VRX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 127,743 miles

Oil leak slight ()

Pass 25 Feb 2017 97,980 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 96,240 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 87,257 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 83,950 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 79,424 miles

Plastic side skirts fitted to vehicle

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 66,725 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 66,724 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 54,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 54,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 32,850 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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KV56 VRX is a 2007 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KV56 VRX, 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 KV56 VRX registered?

KV56 VRX is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 January 2007.

Is KV56 VRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV56 VRX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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