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DV05 KRG

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,568 mi
Last recorded115,568 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 KRG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 115,568 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 107,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 106,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 96,378 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 83,292 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 79,684 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 76,534 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 76,534 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 73,951 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 70,058 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt clasp cover missing,not affecting lock operation

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 70,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt clasp cover missing,not affecting lock operation

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 65,298 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 65,294 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 60,633 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 49,323 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 39,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2013 31,487 miles

nearside rear adult seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted.

offside rear adult seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 24,564 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 21,071 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 17,451 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 13,538 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 10,231 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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DV05 KRG is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DV05 KRG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV05 KRG registered?

DV05 KRG is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 June 2005.

Is DV05 KRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV05 KRG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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