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KD55 EDX

2005 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,570 mi
Last recorded72,570 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 EDX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 72,570 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 64,943 miles

slight drag n/s/r brake

Fail 6 Jul 2017 64,943 miles

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

slight drag n/s/r brake

Pass 13 Jul 2016 59,230 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt locking up quicker than other side

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2015 52,122 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 51,056 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 45,822 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 43,759 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 38,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2010 33,729 miles

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)

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2010 33,716 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 33,716 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 25,364 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 25,364 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 18,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 18,602 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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KD55 EDX is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KD55 EDX, 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 KD55 EDX registered?

KD55 EDX is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is KD55 EDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD55 EDX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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