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KM05 SVZ

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,689 mi
Last recorded140,689 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 SVZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 140,689 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 140,689 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 120,945 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre rear seatbelt cover missing

Pass 28 Nov 2012 120,945 miles

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)

centre rear seatbelt cover missing

Pass 11 Nov 2011 97,893 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/rear brake binding

Pass 3 Nov 2010 73,942 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 73,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 73,927 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 48,417 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 31,840 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 SVZ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SVZ, 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 SVZ registered?

KM05 SVZ is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is KM05 SVZ safe to buy?

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