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KY07 WXL

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,095 mi
Last recorded114,095 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY07 WXL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 114,095 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 114,094 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 108,132 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailer arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailer arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 108,631 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailer arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailer arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 102,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pipe to rear brakes on the long side

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear tyres same size but different size to front

under trays covering up underside view

Pass 8 Jan 2019 96,390 miles

undertrays covering some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2017 87,426 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

heat shield loose at rear box

under trays covering up under side view

Pass 2 Aug 2016 76,225 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 76,225 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust tailbox heat shield loose

Pass 12 Jun 2015 66,424 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 66,424 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 59,377 miles

slight bind at o/s front brake

Fail 24 Jun 2014 59,212 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight bind at o/s front brake

Pass 2 Jul 2013 51,158 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)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 46,543 miles

off side front head light full of condensation

Pass 10 Dec 2011 39,269 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2010 31,197 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 22,840 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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KY07 WXL is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 KY07 WXL, 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 KY07 WXL registered?

KY07 WXL is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 April 2007.

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