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KW07 XCR

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

186,971 mi
Last recorded186,971 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW07 XCR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 186,971 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s front lower track control arm bush slight play

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

some travel on foot brake

Fail 19 May 2025 186,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

some travel on foot brake

Pass 22 May 2024 171,773 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2024 171,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 159,884 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 147,992 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 140,545 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 129,837 miles

Damage to centre rear seat belt

N/s outer c/v boot perished next to inner clip

Pass 10 Apr 2019 119,177 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 119,177 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 108,255 miles

Damage to centre rear seat belt

Pass 29 Mar 2017 95,772 miles

Fraying to centre rear seat belt

Pass 16 Mar 2016 87,005 miles

Bulbs out on high level stop light but more than 50% working

Fraying to centre rear seat belt

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2016 87,005 miles

Bulbs out on high level stop light but more than 50% working

Fraying to centre rear seat belt

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 79,426 miles

Front brake pads worn

Pass 21 Mar 2014 68,708 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 54,348 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 54,348 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 39,558 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 25,881 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 20,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KW07 XCR is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KW07 XCR, 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 KW07 XCR registered?

KW07 XCR is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 June 2007.

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The MOT history for KW07 XCR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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