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KN05 BVP

2005 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,761 mi
Last recorded100,761 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 BVP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 100,761 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and close to legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge and close to legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 97,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated requires attention (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 93,686 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 93,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 89,712 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear tyre is aged cracked

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt and leaking grease over other components (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Feb 2017 83,978 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 83,977 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 BVP is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KN05 BVP, 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 BVP registered?

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

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The MOT history for KN05 BVP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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