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KM05 GXK

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,033 mi
Last recorded136,033 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 GXK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 136,033 miles

Nearside Rear tyre paddled

Offside Rear tyre paddled

Pass 15 Jun 2021 130,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 128,291 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 128,020 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolt missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 118,136 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 109,142 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc backplate corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 99,113 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 99,113 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 87,260 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 75,913 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 75,913 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 66,998 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 57,989 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 47,791 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 38,437 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 26,863 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 14,479 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 10,766 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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KM05 GXK is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KM05 GXK, 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 KM05 GXK registered?

KM05 GXK is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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