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KM05 GXL

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,116 mi
Last recorded100,116 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 GXL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 100,116 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 94,341 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 88,031 miles

nearside rear tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 22 Oct 2016 81,784 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 76,261 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 71,659 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 6 Oct 2014 71,659 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 68,100 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 60,506 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 53,102 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 45,540 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 45,540 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 37,973 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 30,420 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 30,260 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 GXL is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM05 GXL registered?

KM05 GXL is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is KM05 GXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM05 GXL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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