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KM05 SXS

2005 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,502 mi
Last recorded104,502 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 SXS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 May 2018 104,502 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive unable to obtain stable result (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2017 93,734 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 93,734 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 fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 79,877 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

cambelt kit replacement history

middle and rear exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Jun 2016 79,877 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cambelt kit replacement history

middle and rear exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2015 66,987 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 55,085 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 54,988 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2013 39,432 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 31,950 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 27,910 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 27,910 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2010 23,187 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 19,168 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 14,222 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 SXS is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SXS, 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 SXS registered?

KM05 SXS is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is KM05 SXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM05 SXS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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