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DV55 KLM

2005 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,546 mi
Last recorded76,546 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 KLM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 76,546 miles

Nearside Front Inner wearing inside edge and cracking

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner wearing inside edge and cracking

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 76,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner wearing inside edge and cracking

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner wearing inside edge and cracking

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 66,988 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 66,988 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 60,434 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 51,982 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 49,760 miles

Both front tyres perished and wearing on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Middle and rear sections of exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2011 43,135 miles

Both front wipers slightly smearing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front discs worn

Offside rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2010 34,678 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2009 25,493 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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DV55 KLM is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV55 KLM, 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 DV55 KLM registered?

DV55 KLM is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is DV55 KLM safe to buy?

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