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KP05 BPE

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

167,366 mi
Last recorded167,366 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 BPE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 167,366 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 163,277 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 149,503 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 140,018 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 130,638 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2019 111,924 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 100,738 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 87,664 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 163,331 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 63,320 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 56,148 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 51,122 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 44,753 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 37,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Apr 2009 29,902 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 21,754 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 21,749 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 BPE is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BPE, 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 BPE registered?

KP05 BPE is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 May 2005.

Is KP05 BPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP05 BPE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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