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KM05 SHJ

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

195,574 mi
Last recorded195,574 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 SHJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 195,574 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 182,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 169,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 153,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 146,884 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 144,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake travel slightly high

Fail 11 Dec 2020 144,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 20 Dec 2019 137,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake slightly low on performance

Pass 5 Nov 2016 129,222 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 111,996 miles

engine light illuminated

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 31 Oct 2014 100,857 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

eml on

Pass 13 Aug 2013 78,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on dash

Pass 2 Aug 2012 62,213 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 50,583 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres slighty worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2010 44,777 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 35,195 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 25,648 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 SHJ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SHJ, 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 SHJ registered?

KM05 SHJ is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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