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KV15 GWA

2015 Seat Altea XL

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,670 mi
Last recorded153,670 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV15 GWA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 153,670 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 131,655 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 110,796 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 84,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 65,007 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 65,007 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2019 37,341 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault fixed on pass (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 37,341 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault fixed on pass (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2017 14,295 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 14,280 miles

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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KV15 GWA is a 2015 Seat Altea XL in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The most common reason a Seat Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV15 GWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 11 years old, this Seat Altea XL is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KV15 GWA registered?

KV15 GWA is a 2015 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 3 March 2015.

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