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KN05 BVK

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,517 mi
Last recorded156,517 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 BVK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 156,517 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 156,507 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 141,633 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 141,633 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 131,752 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 131,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 May 2016 131,012 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 20 May 2016 131,012 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine mal. on

Fail 12 May 2016 130,675 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2015 121,511 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine mal lamp on.

Pass 30 May 2014 115,070 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 115,047 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 May 2013 103,970 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 103,840 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 29 May 2012 95,191 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 95,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2011 83,944 miles

both front brake discs worn

Fail 31 May 2011 83,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 15 May 2010 70,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s washer weak

unable to open boot .opened from inside

Pass 29 May 2009 56,769 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 38,867 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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KN05 BVK is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KN05 BVK, 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 KN05 BVK registered?

KN05 BVK is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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