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KM05 GXS

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,255 mi
Last recorded129,255 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 GXS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 129,255 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 108,365 miles

Engine management lamp on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 82,159 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 82,159 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 78,786 miles

Outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 78,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 73,744 miles

outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Fail 8 Feb 2017 73,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Pass 25 Jan 2016 66,976 miles

under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring components and prescribed areas

Pass 19 Jan 2015 60,336 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted obscuring outer sills

Fail 19 Jan 2015 60,336 miles

Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted obscuring outer sills

Pass 10 Feb 2014 54,758 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted obscuring outer sills

Fail 10 Feb 2014 54,758 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have cracking to side walls but not deep enough to reach cords

outer sill covers fitted obscuring outer sills

Pass 24 Jan 2013 48,768 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 42,966 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)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 39,020 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 36,484 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 26,326 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 GXS is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GXS, 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 GXS registered?

KM05 GXS is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 May 2005.

Is KM05 GXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM05 GXS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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