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KP05 BOU

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,119 mi
Last recorded115,119 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 BOU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 115,119 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 115,119 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken Lower section (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2017 109,432 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre wearing slightly outer edge 205/55/16 not urgent

Pass 20 Apr 2016 101,870 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 94,331 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2015 94,331 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 89,565 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 79,647 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 70,388 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 59,952 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 48,934 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 38,604 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 28,531 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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KP05 BOU is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KP05 BOU, 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 KP05 BOU registered?

KP05 BOU is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is KP05 BOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP05 BOU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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