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DV55 KMF

2005 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,007 mi
Last recorded60,007 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 KMF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 60,007 miles

os front tyre tread low os rear brake readings low lambda readnigs high

Fail 12 Jul 2017 60,007 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

os front tyre tread low os rear brake readings low lambda readnigs high

Pass 20 Jul 2016 55,446 miles

ns inner cv boot leaking grease os front tyre tread low

os front brake pad wear wire fouling on cv joint

Pass 16 Jul 2015

REAR UPPER SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED

Fail 16 Jul 2015

REAR UPPER SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 46,254 miles

OS REAR WHEEL INNER RIM DAMAGED

Fail 12 Jul 2014 46,254 miles

OS REAR WHEEL INNER RIM DAMAGED

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 41,580 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 36,271 miles

os f tyre tread low ns inner cvboot leaking

Pass 14 Jul 2011 31,583 miles

both inner cv boots leaking grease air box and pipe loose on cooling fan

Pass 22 Jul 2010 25,042 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 18,344 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 18,344 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 KMF is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KMF, 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 DV55 KMF registered?

DV55 KMF is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 December 2005.

Is DV55 KMF safe to buy?

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