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KM05 SVE

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,565 mi
Last recorded140,565 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 SVE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 140,565 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view many small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 140,457 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated showing cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated showing cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated showing cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated showing cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view many small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 133,869 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 16 Sep 2019 133,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 21 Sep 2018 123,455 miles

Rear Condition rear exhaust silencer-deteriating

Pass 28 Sep 2017 114,069 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 114,069 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 110,439 miles

Front Both Tyres worn on the inner edge

Fail 4 Feb 2017 110,196 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working Centre (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 102,501 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2015 96,518 miles

Nearside front headlamp bracket repaired

Nearside front washer jet blocked

Fail 2 Feb 2015 96,518 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside front headlamp bracket repaired

Nearside front washer jet blocked

Pass 6 Feb 2014 91,461 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 91,461 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 74,443 miles

Airbag light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR tyre worn inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2013 74,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Airbag light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR and OSR brakes slightly binding

NSR tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2012 58,604 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 58,604 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 42,207 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 26,234 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 17,262 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 13,636 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 SVE is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 SVE, 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 SVE registered?

KM05 SVE is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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