MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,508 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust outer shield / cover slightly deteriorated
exhaust shield insecure
wheel arches slightly corroded
Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust outer shield slightly deteriorated
exhaust shield insecure
tpms light on
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust outer shield slightly deteriorated
exhaust shield insecure
tpms light on
Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
exhaust outer shield slightly deteriorated
tpms light on
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure centre clamp corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
exhaust outer shield slightly deteriorated
tpms light on
Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and outer shield slightly deteriorated inc middle sleeve / clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak ()
all four brake discs slightly rusted
centre exhaust clamp slightly deteriorated /corroded
Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc and deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak ()
all four brake discs slightly rusted
centre exhaust clamp slightly deteriorated /corroded
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre scrubbed on inner edge of tread
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside front tyre
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside front tyre
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Seat Altea?
Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.
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KM55 WXU is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 KM55 WXU, 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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KM55 WXU is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 December 2005.
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