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NC57 KXY

2007 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,399 mi
Last recorded123,399 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC57 KXY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 123,399 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear subframe corroded under vehicle has corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2023 117,555 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 117,554 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength spring turret corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 111,978 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 107,168 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 103,477 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 99,476 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2019 99,473 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 92,946 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 92,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 85,912 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 77,359 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 69,640 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 61,766 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 54,795 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 46,030 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 36,042 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 26,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 26,237 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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NC57 KXY is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NC57 KXY, 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 NC57 KXY registered?

NC57 KXY is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 November 2007.

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