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KP05 NUA

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,126 mi
Last recorded161,126 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 NUA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 161,126 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Aug 2016 147,058 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak ()

bonnet pull missing had to be opened with grips...

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

o/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

rear bumper lower valance missing

Fail 6 Aug 2016 147,058 miles

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

bonnet pull missing had to be opened with grips...

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

o/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

rear bumper lower valance missing

Fail 19 Jul 2016 145,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

DIESEL SMOKE TEST NOT CARRIED OUT NO OIL IN ENGINE

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 129,219 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 129,219 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 110,293 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 110,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2013 92,720 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 92,720 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 10 May 2012 73,164 miles

bonnet catch handle missing

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside door damaged

offside rear wheel arch damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2011 49,370 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 41,837 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 36,423 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 36,423 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 23,260 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 NUA is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NUA, 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 NUA registered?

KP05 NUA is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is KP05 NUA safe to buy?

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