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KC05 BWG

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

200,664 mi
Last recorded200,664 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 BWG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 200,664 miles

Front discs corroded.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 200,663 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front discs corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 193,051 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear brake discs becoming corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2017 193,051 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front and rear brake discs becoming corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2016 179,207 miles

Nearside Front Outer c.v boot perished/cracked

Nearside Front tyre 2mm wearing smooth on inner edge

Offside Front tyre 2mm wearing smooth on inner edge

front brake discs becoming corroded

rear brake discs becoming corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2015 167,920 miles

both rear tyres 2.5mm

front brake discs becoming corroded

o.s front outer c.v boot slightly perrished

rear fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2014 151,624 miles

n.s front outer c.v boot becoming perrished

o.s front tyre smooth on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2013 141,092 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 14 May 2012 129,962 miles

n.s rear tyre 1.6mm

o.s rear tyre 2mm

Pass 19 Apr 2011 118,701 miles

n.s rear tyre 2mm

Pass 26 Apr 2010 108,156 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 108,111 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside wiper blade poor at clearing screen.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 99,572 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 82,605 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 82,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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KC05 BWG is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KC05 BWG, 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 KC05 BWG registered?

KC05 BWG is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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