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KD05 GMU

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,101 mi
Last recorded139,101 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 GMU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 139,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

emissions to low to test

Fail 28 Mar 2018 139,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

emissions to low to test

Pass 28 Mar 2017 123,278 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 123,278 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 108,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear no.plate lamp lens missing

both front tyres on 3mm and wearing on very edges

Fail 17 Mar 2016 108,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear no.plate lamp lens missing

both front tyres on 3mm and wearing on very edges

Pass 23 Mar 2015 94,298 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 77,962 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 69,605 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 62,842 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2011 57,271 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 57,271 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 55,200 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 54,405 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 46,095 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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KD05 GMU is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 KD05 GMU, 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 KD05 GMU registered?

KD05 GMU is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is KD05 GMU safe to buy?

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