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KP05 UUM

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,276 mi
Last recorded116,276 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 UUM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 116,276 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 113,040 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all x 4 .... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2023 108,829 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 95,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 88,784 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 87,600 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 82,304 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 77,737 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 May 2017 75,764 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 72,002 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 72,002 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 67,631 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 67,631 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Apr 2014 63,517 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 58,764 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 52,403 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 52,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2011 44,949 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 44,856 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 37,756 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 29,681 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 23,118 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 UUM is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UUM, 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 UUM registered?

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

Is KP05 UUM safe to buy?

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