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KP05 BTU

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,530 mi
Last recorded128,530 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 BTU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 128,530 miles

engine oil on minimum

parking brake lazy 17%

Fail 3 Jul 2015 118,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 118,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 109,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2014 109,462 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 103,024 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 98,382 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 85,670 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2010 67,339 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 50,309 miles

Nearside front tyre tread is worn smooth on inner edge.

Fail 24 Sep 2009 50,309 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre tread is worn smooth on inner edge.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 32,667 miles

Offside front tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge.

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 BTU is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP05 BTU registered?

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

Is KP05 BTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP05 BTU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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