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KM05 SKZ

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,329 mi
Last recorded75,329 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 SKZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 75,329 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 75,329 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2020 75,256 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front tyres on edges of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 75,256 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front tyres on edges of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 74,508 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 74,507 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 73,486 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 72,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 72,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 71,668 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 71,667 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 66,781 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside fron bumper damaged - fog light bracket damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2014 60,245 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 56,083 miles

n/s/r coil sprin broken at top coil. the function is not impaired.

Fail 21 Mar 2013 56,083 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r coil sprin broken at top coil. the function is not impaired.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 51,100 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 51,100 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2011 42,398 miles

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

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

wipers slight smearing

Pass 2 Jun 2010 35,332 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 35,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Jun 2009 27,914 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 20,935 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 SKZ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SKZ, 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 SKZ registered?

KM05 SKZ is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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