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KP05 BVU

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,910 mi
Last recorded63,910 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 BVU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 63,910 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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 Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light displayed.

nearside rear light {lens} cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2012 53,667 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 47,839 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 37,325 miles
Pass 25 Dec 2008 27,291 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Dec 2007 13,048 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 12,921 miles

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front end repaired

front lights have ben glued together

washer bottle missing

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 BVU is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BVU, 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

How do I check the history of KP05 BVU?

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What year was KP05 BVU registered?

KP05 BVU is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is KP05 BVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP05 BVU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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