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KM05 SFJ

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,964 mi
Last recorded118,964 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 SFJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 118,964 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 98,762 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 3 Jun 2011 81,742 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 62,756 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 43,617 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 29,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 29,769 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 SFJ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SFJ, 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 SFJ registered?

KM05 SFJ is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is KM05 SFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM05 SFJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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