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KM05 SXO

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

161,710 mi
Last recorded161,710 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 161,710 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 157,789 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 152,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake

Pass 24 Jul 2015 147,249 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 147,246 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 141,775 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 136,764 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 133,005 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 132,255 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)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 107,512 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 79,322 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 54,736 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 53,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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 SXO is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SXO, 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

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What year was KM05 SXO registered?

KM05 SXO is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is KM05 SXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM05 SXO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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