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KP05 BRX

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

250,160 mi
Last recorded250,160 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 BRX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 250,160 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2016 250,160 miles

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

Offside Front obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 238,827 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 221,565 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 204,452 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2014 203,977 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 186,088 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 186,083 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 169,151 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 133,058 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 133,058 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2012 133,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2009 56,358 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 43,086 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 28,441 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 BRX is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KP05 BRX, 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 BRX registered?

KP05 BRX is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is KP05 BRX safe to buy?

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