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KN55 LRJ

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,821 mi
Last recorded135,821 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 LRJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 135,821 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 127,382 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 121,645 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 113,380 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 106,184 miles

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

covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 6 Nov 2020 94,097 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 94,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 84,922 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 84,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 79,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 79,197 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 77,469 miles

Engine management lamp on

Pass 2 Nov 2016 67,609 miles

Engine management lamp on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 67,609 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Boot cannot be opened

Engine management lamp on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 56,996 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 46,923 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 43,511 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 38,675 miles

wipers getting smeary

Pass 4 Aug 2011 33,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

airbag light is on

both rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 11 Aug 2010 27,055 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Rattle from cat

Pass 10 Aug 2009 22,977 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 18,252 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KN55 LRJ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KN55 LRJ, 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 KN55 LRJ registered?

KN55 LRJ is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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