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KM05 SOU

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,298 mi
Last recorded60,298 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 SOU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 60,298 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 60,295 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 49,732 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 48,367 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 38,947 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 31,735 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 SOU is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SOU, 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 SOU registered?

KM05 SOU is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 June 2005.

Is KM05 SOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM05 SOU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KM05 SOU have outstanding finance?

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