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KP05 BVW

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,132 mi
Last recorded108,132 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 108,132 miles

Corrosion on rear sub-frame & suspension components.

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front tyres are worn on the edges.

There are pinholes in both front outer driveshaft gaiters.

Fail 15 Oct 2018 108,132 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened N/s rear trailing arm mounting bracket. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion on rear sub-frame & suspension components.

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front tyres are worn on the edges.

O/s rear exhaust bracket is broken.

There are pinholes in both front outer driveshaft gaiters.

Pass 6 Oct 2017 102,344 miles

all rear suspension corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2016 98,363 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 92,063 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 92,059 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 81,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner 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)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 81,614 miles

Nearside Inner 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 74,022 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 66,723 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 66,720 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2011 58,010 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 47,683 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

minor noise in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jun 2009 37,801 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 22,582 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 BVW is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BVW, 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 BVW registered?

KP05 BVW is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is KP05 BVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP05 BVW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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