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KV56 VXW

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,468 mi
Last recorded162,468 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 VXW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 162,468 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery slightly loose

Fail 4 Jun 2021 162,468 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery slightly loose

Pass 21 Mar 2020 143,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 134,916 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 121,019 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2018 121,019 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2017 108,269 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 108,269 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 97,101 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under body trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 80,899 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2014 74,014 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 60,388 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 52,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Wiper Poor

Pass 18 Feb 2011 44,502 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)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 32,771 miles

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?

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 VXW is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VXW, 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 KV56 VXW registered?

KV56 VXW is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 February 2007.

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