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GP55 KDF

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,861 mi
Last recorded95,861 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 KDF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 95,861 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 93,079 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 88,949 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 88,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 84,525 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 76,724 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 70,855 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 63,866 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 56,314 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 56,314 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 48,963 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 46,162 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 38,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 33,621 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 29,614 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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GP55 KDF is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GP55 KDF, 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 GP55 KDF registered?

GP55 KDF is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is GP55 KDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP55 KDF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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