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KM55 XCL

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

169,924 mi
Last recorded169,924 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 XCL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 169,924 miles

front brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 8 Jan 2015 147,199 miles

offside rear wheel tight to turn

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 13 Jan 2014 123,955 miles

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2012 101,106 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2012 101,106 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 75,274 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 56,192 miles

front disc facings in poor condition

n/s rear tyre low on limit

slight binding o/s and n/s front wheels

Pass 5 Jan 2010 38,978 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 32,654 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 XCL is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 XCL, 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 XCL registered?

KM55 XCL is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is KM55 XCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM55 XCL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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