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KM05 SGV

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,751 mi
Last recorded115,751 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 SGV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 115,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements, braking system may need adjustment or repair, nearside parking brake reading low

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 108,672 miles

brake dust covers corroded

front wishbone bushes perished

nsr brake slightly sticky

Pass 29 Jun 2018 102,773 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 102,773 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 96,362 miles

nsr tyre on limit

osr brake pad wearing thin

osr brake slightly sticky

Pass 5 Apr 2016 90,889 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner fronts (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 90,889 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 85,193 miles

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

Fail 4 Apr 2015 85,193 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

Fail 17 Mar 2014 79,533 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 79,533 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 71,372 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 71,372 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 65,655 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 44,812 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 41,839 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 41,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 29,309 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine cover missing

Pass 30 Jun 2010 29,309 miles

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

engine cover missing

Pass 1 Jun 2009 16,211 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 8,295 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 SGV is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SGV, 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 SGV registered?

KM05 SGV is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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