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KM55 PCV

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,813 mi
Last recorded143,813 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 PCV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 30 Nov 2020 143,813 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front top mount slight play

obvious damage to n/s/r rear quarter

poor headlight pattern both

Pass 26 Nov 2019 137,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 131,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 125,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 112,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 100,527 miles

power steering light on

Pass 11 Aug 2014 83,921 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 69,409 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 55,191 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 51,050 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 45,208 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 38,760 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 33,111 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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KM55 PCV 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 100%.

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 KM55 PCV, 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 KM55 PCV registered?

KM55 PCV is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is KM55 PCV safe to buy?

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