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KM55 WXF

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

143,861 mi
Last recorded143,861 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 143,861 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 137,874 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 130,691 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 123,731 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 116,499 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 102,989 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 90,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 81,386 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 74,052 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 67,213 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 58,854 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 52,279 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 52,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge of tread

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

offside front tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 6 Jan 2012 44,609 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 38,483 miles

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

plastic missing from o/s/r seat belt catch

Pass 1 Feb 2010 33,319 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 32,486 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 22,604 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 WXF is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 WXF, 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 KM55 WXF registered?

KM55 WXF is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is KM55 WXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM55 WXF shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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