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KM05 SSV

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,737 mi
Last recorded154,737 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 SSV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 154,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r brake is binding, pads worn 3-4mm

Fail 4 Jan 2016 154,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

n/s/r brake is binding, pads worn 3-4mm

Pass 30 Dec 2014 149,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 138,151 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 138,151 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Dec 2012 125,492 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 125,492 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 117,488 miles

o/s/r outer pad low

service light on

Pass 16 Dec 2010 106,553 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 100,456 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 89,494 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 62,783 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 62,783 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 SSV is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SSV, 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

How do I check the history of KM05 SSV?

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What year was KM05 SSV registered?

KM05 SSV is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is KM05 SSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM05 SSV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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