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KM55 XCN

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,430 mi
Last recorded94,430 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 XCN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 94,430 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both. (2.4.G.2)

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 13 Mar 2018 94,426 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Both arms (front bush) (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both. (2.4.G.2)

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 3 Mar 2017 76,049 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 76,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 63,712 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 63,712 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 51,683 miles

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

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

tail box in poor condition

Fail 23 Feb 2015 51,682 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

tail box in poor condition

Pass 28 Feb 2014 35,430 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2014 35,429 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 27,801 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 24,799 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 24,739 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre is cracked and perished heavily and is starting to split

Pass 3 Dec 2010 21,199 miles

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 21,144 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 XCN is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XCN, 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 XCN registered?

KM55 XCN is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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