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KP05 BYO

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,137 mi
Last recorded101,137 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 101,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush STRONG ADVISE (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to n/s/r

Fail 22 Mar 2018 101,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush STRONG ADVISE (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to n/s/r

Pass 30 Mar 2017 97,175 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

Offside Front Inner cv boot shows signs of leakage

Oil leak engine area ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

top and bottom engine covers sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Mar 2017 97,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper / wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

Offside Front Inner cv boot shows signs of leakage

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine area ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

top and bottom engine covers sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Mar 2016 92,973 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 92,973 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 89,272 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 89,271 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 83,798 miles

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

offside rear tyre is worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Apr 2014 84,148 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

offside rear tyre is worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Apr 2013 78,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s rear disc poor condition

Pass 1 May 2012 73,700 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 68,843 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 62,573 miles

airbag light on

Fail 28 Apr 2010 62,573 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

airbag light on

Pass 27 Apr 2009 51,114 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 34,222 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 BYO is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BYO, 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 BYO registered?

KP05 BYO is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is KP05 BYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP05 BYO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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