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KF55 OVT

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,200 mi
Last recorded94,200 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF55 OVT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 94,200 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 94,200 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 88,138 miles

osr tyre on limit

Pass 10 Oct 2015 81,064 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 81,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 72,543 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 58,298 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 58,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2012 49,705 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 43,613 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges and outer side wall perishing

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge and outer side wall perishing

Pass 28 Sep 2010 37,861 miles

front screen is chipped

nearside front cv gaiter perishing leaking grease

rear brake pads low

Pass 2 Oct 2009 29,629 miles

front screen is chipped

front tyres starting to wear low on tread and nearside front outer side wall perishing

Pass 2 Oct 2008 23,112 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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KF55 OVT is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KF55 OVT, 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 KF55 OVT registered?

KF55 OVT is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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The MOT history for KF55 OVT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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