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KP05 BYS

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,292 mi
Last recorded138,292 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 138,292 miles

Front previously failed item covered by tape however no sharp edge to cause injury but cant inspect the side wings because they covered

stuff in the boot won't let me do it's full inspection

Fail 6 Mar 2021 138,262 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

stuff in the boot won't let me do it's full inspection

Pass 13 May 2019 129,209 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 129,208 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 12 May 2018 124,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear snow tyre fitted and down to 2mm

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 May 2018 124,430 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper /brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear snow tyre fitted and down to 2mm

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2017 121,366 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2017 121,366 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 98,352 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 91,587 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 85,332 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 77,795 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 73,167 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)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 62,259 miles

engine light on

Fail 25 Mar 2011 62,155 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

engine light on

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inside edges

n/s front disce corroded

tailgate cannot be opened

Pass 24 Mar 2010 51,020 miles

front brake disc(s) rusting

Fail 24 Mar 2010 51,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

front brake disc(s) rusting

Pass 24 Mar 2009 40,289 miles

correctly fitted o/s dip head light bulb was up side down no pattern

o/s rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2008 20,949 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 20,949 miles

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)

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 BYS is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BYS, 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 BYS registered?

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

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