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BG55 KXR

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,963 mi
Last recorded124,963 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 KXR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 124,963 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 118,586 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 111,840 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 104,726 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING VERY THIN ON INSIDE EDGES

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

SLIGHT BINDING OFF/SIDE REAR BRAKE

Pass 7 Jan 2015 97,191 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 88,134 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 88,134 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 79,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

s/wear and corrosion front and rear brake discs

tow bar electrics bracket corroded and weakened

Pass 19 Dec 2011 70,476 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 62,728 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 53,765 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 46,504 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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BG55 KXR is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2005 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 80,840 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 BG55 KXR, 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 21 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG55 KXR registered?

BG55 KXR is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is BG55 KXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 KXR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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